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Synthesis and Nanostructure Control of CIGS Nanoparticles by Solvothermal Route

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 June 2015

Liangmin Zhang  and
Lifeng Dong
Liangmin Zhang
Affiliation:
Department of Physics and Geology, California State University - Stanislaus, One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382, U.S.A
Lifeng Dong
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897, U. S. A.
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Abstract

Due to the potential applications to high-efficiency and light-weight solar cells, the growth of CuInGaSe2 (CIGS) nanoparticles is a recent research focus. We have developed a relatively simple solvothermal route to grow high quality CIGS nanoparticles in an autoclave under different temperatures (170 – 280°C). The effect of reaction temperature on the shape of CIGS nanoparticles has been investigated. At lower temperatures, the CIGS particles show plate-like shape. Whereas at higher temperatures, most of them exhibit rod-like feature. The nanoparticle products have been also characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques.

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nanostructurescanning electron microscopy (SEM)photovoltaic
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1784: Symposium R – Photoactive Nanoparticles and Nanostructures , 2015 , mrss15-2096051
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2015 

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