Investigation of the Microstructure of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films Used in High-Efficiency Devices

Romme Noufi; Yanfa Yan; Jehad Abu-Shama; Kim Jones; Mowafak Al-Jassim; Brian Keyes; Jeff Alleman; Kannan Ramanathan

Investigation of the Microstructure of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films Used in High-Efficiency Devices

Romme Noufi
, Yanfa Yan
, Jehad Abu-Shama
, Kim Jones
, Mowafak Al-Jassim
, Brian Keyes
, Jeff Alleman
, Kannan Ramanathan

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Colorado School of Mines

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Abstract

We examined the microstructure of Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ (CIGS) films, as it transitioned from Cu-rich to In-rich composition, by transmission electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. We find that the Cu-rich samples have larger grains than the In-rich samples, and they contain two structurally different forms of the Cu_xSe secondary phase. These samples also show sub-interfaces about 0.2 μm below the surface. The In-rich samples were almost void of these sub-interfaces.

Original language	American English
Pages	508-510
Number of pages	3
State	Published - 2002
Event	29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - New Orleans, LA, United States Duration: 19 May 2002 → 24 May 2002

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Conference	29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Country/Territory	United States
City	New Orleans, LA
Period	19/05/02 → 24/05/02

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For preprint version including full text online document, see NREL/CP-520-31430

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NREL/CP-520-33695

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Investigation of the Microstructure of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films Used in High-Efficiency Devices

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