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Development of different characterizations of sprayed Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films: a review

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This paper investigates the deposition of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films using the spray pyrolysis (SPT) method. Different physical and chemical synthesis methods have been employed for the elaboration of CZTS thin films. SPT is a very simple, low-cost process that provides a high-purity product. Various researchers have studied the impact of precursor solution composition, substrate temperature, and other effects on the morphological, structural, electrical, and optical characteristics of CZTS thin films synthesized by spray pyrolysis. CZTS has been widely studied in optoelectronic applications such as solar cells, photodiodes, photoelectrochemical water splitting, and many others because of its fascinating properties and for its constituent elements that are abundantly present in the earth’s crust, environmentally friendly, and non-toxic. This study could disseminate information about the work done so far on CZTS thin films in various applications.

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Chtouki, T., Hachimi, M.A., Tarbi, A. et al. Development of different characterizations of sprayed Cu2ZnSnS4 thin films: a review. Opt Quant Electron 55, 342 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-023-04548-8

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