Beyond 10% efficiency Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cells enabled by modifying the heterojunction interface chemistry

ZnCdS buffer layers deposited from high concentration ammonia enable a less defective interface and over 10% efficiency Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cell.

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