Fabrication of screen printed optoelectronic CdS/CdTe device

S. Naseem, Afifa Sadaqat, Ali Imran, Jianliang Jiang, M. Khalid Khan

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Abstract

II-VI semiconductors have great importance in the fabrication and application of optoelectronic devices. CdTe is one of the most promising materials among photovoltaic materials. In this research work CdS/CdTe solar cell has been prepared using screen printing and sintering technique. Various factors affecting the surface morphology of CdS window layer were also investigated. Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Electrical characterization proved that best results can be achieved by increasing the sintering duration, the Mesh number and by CdCl2 doping. CdS/CdTe solar cell with an area of 8.8 cm2 was prepared. The Fill Factor was calculated to be 0.51, with Voc = 0.56 V and Isc=31.5 mA. The efficiency was also measured and found to be 1.02%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationMicro/Nano Photonics and Fabrication, OIT 2015
EditorsPavel Cheben, Zhiping Zhou, Changhe Zhou
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628418057
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event2015 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Micro/Nano Photonics and Fabrication, OIT 2015 - Beijing, China
Duration: 17 May 201519 May 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9624
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference2015 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Micro/Nano Photonics and Fabrication, OIT 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period17/05/1519/05/15

Keywords

  • Optoelectronics
  • Screen printing
  • Sintering
  • Solar Cell

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