Se-loss-induced CIS Thin Films in RTA Process after Co-sputtering Using CuSe2 and InSe2 Targets
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Chalcopyrite CuInSe2 (CIS) thin films were prepared without Se- / S-containing gas by co-sputtering using CuSe2 and InSe2 selenide-targets and rapid thermal annealing as discussed by the authors.Abstract:
Chalcopyrite CuInSe2 (CIS) thin films were prepared without Se- / S-containing gas by co-sputtering using CuSe2 and InSe2 selenide-targets and rapid thermal annealing. The grain size increased to a maximum of 54.68 nm with a predominant (112) plane. The tetragonal distortion parameter η decreased and the inter-planar spacing d(112) increased in the RTA-treated CIS thin films annealed at a 400°C, which indicates better crystal quality. The increased carrier concentration of RTA-treated p-type CIS thin films led to a decrease in resistivity due to an increase in Cu composition at annealing temperatures ≥ 350°C. The optical band gap energy (Eg) of CIS thin films decreased to 1.127 eV in RTA-treated CIS thin films annealed at 400°C due to the improved crystallinity, elevated carrier concentration and decreased In composition.read more
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