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A review on the device efficiency limiting factors in Sb2S3-based solar cells and potential solutions to optimize the efficiency

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Thin-film photovoltaics based on earth-abundant and non-toxic Sb2S3 is the frontrunner material in thin-film solar cells due to its broad-band optical response and excellent electrical properties. Nevertheless, a PCE of ~ 28.64% has been projected for Sb2S3 solar cells, and the highest reported efficiency is ~ 8%. The poor performance of Sb2S3-based solar cells is attributed to deep intrinsic traps that enhance recombination. Due to lattice dislocations, surface defects lead to sluggish charge transfer across interfaces and poor charge carrier mobility. A better understanding of the recombination losses in Sb2S3 bulk as an intrinsic layer and interfaces of Sb2S3/electron transport and Sb2S3/hole transport layers and transport mechanisms could lead to significant advancements in device performance. This review discusses the limitations of Sb2S3-based solar cells based on theoretical and experimental studies, which will pave the way for future improvements in Sb2S3-based solar cells.

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JB is thankful to Chinese Academy of Sciences for providing him a PIFI fellowship (2017VCA0003) to conduct this research. Financial supports from STS Regional Key Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences (KFJ-STS-QYZD-2021–02-003), Guangzhou Key Area R&D Program of Science and Technology Plan Project (202103040002, 202206050003), and Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDA21070605) are highly appreciated. Funding from National Research Council, Sri Lanka, NRC-18–005 is highly appreciated.

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Farhana, M.A., Manjceevan, A., Tan, HY. et al. A review on the device efficiency limiting factors in Sb2S3-based solar cells and potential solutions to optimize the efficiency. Opt Quant Electron 55, 678 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-023-04945-z

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