Morphology of CdS Thin Films Deposited on SnO2-Coated Glass Substrates

F. S. Hasoon; M. M. Al-Jassim; A. Swartzlander; P. Sheldon; A. A.J. Al-Douri; A. A. Alnajjar

doi:10.1109/PVSC.1997.654148

Morphology of CdS Thin Films Deposited on SnO2-Coated Glass Substrates

F. S. Hasoon, M. M. Al-Jassim, A. Swartzlander, P. Sheldon, A. A.J. Al-Douri, A. A. Alnajjar

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Abstract

The morphology and microstructure of cadmium sulfide (CdS) thin films are a major concern in the fabrication process of CdTe solar cells. In this work, we investigate the morphology and microstructure of chemical-bath-deposited CBD CdS in order to better understand the growth conditions that give rise to films for optimum device performance. The film morphology was investigated by field-emission, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The film microstructure was studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), while the film's chemistry was investigated by Auger electron spectroscopy (AES). All films examined exhibited pinholes and discontinuities varying in size and density. This may have a significant impact on cell performance by providing shunt paths between the CdTe and the SnO₂. Additionally, the CdS films are heavily faulted, which may partially explain why a high density of planar defects is observed in the CdTe/CdS interface region.

Original language	American English
Pages	543-546
Number of pages	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.1997.654148
State	Published - 1997
Event	Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE 26th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - Anaheim, CA, USA Duration: 29 Sep 1997 → 3 Oct 1997

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Conference	Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE 26th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
City	Anaheim, CA, USA
Period	29/09/97 → 3/10/97

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For preprint version, including full text online document, see NREL/CP-530-23580

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