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Publication Date
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2026-07-06 |
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Title
| Chemical instability at chalcogenide surfaces impacts chalcopyrite devices well beyond the surface [* Cross-Reference *] |
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| https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-17434-8
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Author
| Colombara, Diego (University of Luxembourg, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Università degli Studi di Genova)University of Luxembourg, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Università degli Studi di GenovaORCID0000-0002-8306-0994
Elanzeery, Hossam (University of Luxembourg, Otto-Hahn-Ring 6)University of Luxembourg, Otto-Hahn-Ring 6ORCID0000-0001-6032-2499
Nicoara, Nicoleta (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory)International Iberian Nanotechnology LaboratoryORCID0000-0002-0909-4635
Sharma, Deepanjan (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory)
Claro, Marcel (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory)International Iberian Nanotechnology LaboratoryORCID0000-0002-4339-7437
Schwarz, Torsten (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH)
Koprek, Anna (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH)
Wolter, Max Hilaire (University of Luxembourg)
Melchiorre, Michele (University of Luxembourg)University of LuxembourgORCID0000-0003-0536-907X
Sood, Mohit (University of Luxembourg)University of LuxembourgORCID0000-0002-2714-7737
Valle, Nathalie (Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology)
Bondarchuk, Oleksandr (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory)International Iberian Nanotechnology LaboratoryORCID0000-0001-7380-8930
Babbe, Finn (University of Luxembourg, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)University of Luxembourg, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryORCID0000-0002-9131-638X
Spindler, Conrad (University of Luxembourg)
Cojocaru-Miredin, Oana (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen)
Raabe, Dierk (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH)
Dale, Phillip J. (University of Luxembourg)University of LuxembourgORCID0000-0003-4821-8669
Sadewasser, Sascha (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory)International Iberian Nanotechnology LaboratoryORCID0000-0001-8384-6025
Siebentritt, Susanne (University of Luxembourg) |
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Description
| The electrical and optoelectronic properties of materials are determined by the chemical potentials of their constituents. The relative density of point defects is thus controlled, allowing to craft microstructure, trap densities and doping levels. Here, we show that the chemical potentials of chalcogenide materials near the edge of their existence region are not only determined during growth but also at room temperature by post-processing. In particular, we study the generation of anion vacancies, which are critical defects in chalcogenide semiconductors and topological insulators. The example of CuInSe2 photovoltaic semiconductor reveals that single phase material crosses the phase boundary and forms surface secondary phases upon oxidation, thereby creating anion vacancies. The arising metastable point defect population explains a common root cause of performance losses. This study shows how selective defect annihilation is attained with tailored chemical treatments that mitigate anion vacancy formation and improve the performance of CuInSe2 solar cells. (2020-12-01)
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Subject
| Physics |
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Keyword
| electrical and optoelectronic
optoelectronic properties
chemical potentials
inf
anion vacancies |
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Funding Information
| European Commission: 641004 |
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Deposit Date
| 2020-12-01 |
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Data Type
| Article |
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Data Source
| Nature Communications; eISSN: 20411723, vol. 11, n° 1 |