Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics
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Resumo: | The targeted global decarbonization demands the urgent replacement of conventional fossil fuel with low carbon technologies. For instance, solar energy is abundant, inexhaustible, non-polluting, and low-priced; however, to produce energy on a large scale with reliable, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly methods remains a challenge. The outstanding optical properties of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin film photovoltaics and their intrinsic compatibility with industrial-scale production are paving the way towards this technology. However, most of the activity in the field relies on the use of non-environmentally friendly methodologies to achieve solution-processed flexible and lightweight photovoltaics with significant efficiencies. Importantly, there is a search for more sustainable alternatives that are compatible with roll-to-roll industry to improve the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of photovoltaics without compromising the photovoltaic performance. Herein, we review cost-efficient and sustainable fabrication methodologies that complement the current high- energy-demanding vacuum-based fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics. The existent non-vacuum deposition methods of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photoabsorbers are presented and precursors and solvents used in ink formulations are discussed in terms of sustainability. The approaches resulting in most efficient photovoltaic cells are highlighted. Finally, all-solution-processed Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics are reviewed, along with the non-vacuum deposition methods of the individual layers, contributing to an even higher throughput and low-cost production. This review highlights the relevance and potential of sustainable non-vacuum methodologies, as well as the need of further investigation in this field to ultimately give access to high-end CIGS PVs with low-cost fabrication. |
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Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaicsCu(InGa)Se-2Solution-processed photovoltaicsPrinting technologiesThin filmsSustainable methodologiesEco-friendly inksCu(InGa)Se 2Ciências Naturais::Ciências FísicasScience & TechnologyThe targeted global decarbonization demands the urgent replacement of conventional fossil fuel with low carbon technologies. For instance, solar energy is abundant, inexhaustible, non-polluting, and low-priced; however, to produce energy on a large scale with reliable, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly methods remains a challenge. The outstanding optical properties of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin film photovoltaics and their intrinsic compatibility with industrial-scale production are paving the way towards this technology. However, most of the activity in the field relies on the use of non-environmentally friendly methodologies to achieve solution-processed flexible and lightweight photovoltaics with significant efficiencies. Importantly, there is a search for more sustainable alternatives that are compatible with roll-to-roll industry to improve the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of photovoltaics without compromising the photovoltaic performance. Herein, we review cost-efficient and sustainable fabrication methodologies that complement the current high- energy-demanding vacuum-based fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics. The existent non-vacuum deposition methods of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photoabsorbers are presented and precursors and solvents used in ink formulations are discussed in terms of sustainability. The approaches resulting in most efficient photovoltaic cells are highlighted. Finally, all-solution-processed Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics are reviewed, along with the non-vacuum deposition methods of the individual layers, contributing to an even higher throughput and low-cost production. This review highlights the relevance and potential of sustainable non-vacuum methodologies, as well as the need of further investigation in this field to ultimately give access to high-end CIGS PVs with low-cost fabrication.We thank the members of the Nanochemistry Research Group (http://nanochemgroup.org) at INL for insightful discussions and support. This study was conducted with financial support from the Portuguese funding institution FCT – Fundaç ̃ao para Ciˆencia e Tecnologia (PTDC/CTM-ENE/5387/2014, PTDC/NAN-MAT/28745/2017, UID/FIS/04650/2020, UID/QUI/0686/2020, PTDC/FIS-MAC/28157/2017 and SFRH/BD/121780/2016) and Basque Government Industry Department (ELKARTEK and HAZITEK).ElsevierUniversidade do MinhoGonçalves, Bruna F.Sadewasser, SaschaSalonen, Laura M.Lanceros-Méndez, S.Kolen'ko, Y. V.20222022-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/1822/82809engGonçalves, B. F., Sadewasser, S., Salonen, L. M., Lanceros-Méndez, S., & Kolen'ko, Y. V. (2022, August). Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics. Chemical Engineering Journal. Elsevier BV. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.1361881385-894710.1016/j.cej.2022.136188https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894722016850info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-07-21T12:10:29Zoai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/82809Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T19:02:08.060458Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics |
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Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics |
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Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics Gonçalves, Bruna F. Cu(InGa)Se-2 Solution-processed photovoltaics Printing technologies Thin films Sustainable methodologies Eco-friendly inks Cu(In Ga)Se 2 Ciências Naturais::Ciências Físicas Science & Technology |
title_short |
Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics |
title_full |
Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics |
title_fullStr |
Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics |
title_full_unstemmed |
Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics |
title_sort |
Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics |
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Gonçalves, Bruna F. |
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Gonçalves, Bruna F. Sadewasser, Sascha Salonen, Laura M. Lanceros-Méndez, S. Kolen'ko, Y. V. |
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Sadewasser, Sascha Salonen, Laura M. Lanceros-Méndez, S. Kolen'ko, Y. V. |
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Universidade do Minho |
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Gonçalves, Bruna F. Sadewasser, Sascha Salonen, Laura M. Lanceros-Méndez, S. Kolen'ko, Y. V. |
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Cu(InGa)Se-2 Solution-processed photovoltaics Printing technologies Thin films Sustainable methodologies Eco-friendly inks Cu(In Ga)Se 2 Ciências Naturais::Ciências Físicas Science & Technology |
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Cu(InGa)Se-2 Solution-processed photovoltaics Printing technologies Thin films Sustainable methodologies Eco-friendly inks Cu(In Ga)Se 2 Ciências Naturais::Ciências Físicas Science & Technology |
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The targeted global decarbonization demands the urgent replacement of conventional fossil fuel with low carbon technologies. For instance, solar energy is abundant, inexhaustible, non-polluting, and low-priced; however, to produce energy on a large scale with reliable, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly methods remains a challenge. The outstanding optical properties of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin film photovoltaics and their intrinsic compatibility with industrial-scale production are paving the way towards this technology. However, most of the activity in the field relies on the use of non-environmentally friendly methodologies to achieve solution-processed flexible and lightweight photovoltaics with significant efficiencies. Importantly, there is a search for more sustainable alternatives that are compatible with roll-to-roll industry to improve the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of photovoltaics without compromising the photovoltaic performance. Herein, we review cost-efficient and sustainable fabrication methodologies that complement the current high- energy-demanding vacuum-based fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics. The existent non-vacuum deposition methods of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photoabsorbers are presented and precursors and solvents used in ink formulations are discussed in terms of sustainability. The approaches resulting in most efficient photovoltaic cells are highlighted. Finally, all-solution-processed Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics are reviewed, along with the non-vacuum deposition methods of the individual layers, contributing to an even higher throughput and low-cost production. This review highlights the relevance and potential of sustainable non-vacuum methodologies, as well as the need of further investigation in this field to ultimately give access to high-end CIGS PVs with low-cost fabrication. |
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Gonçalves, B. F., Sadewasser, S., Salonen, L. M., Lanceros-Méndez, S., & Kolen'ko, Y. V. (2022, August). Merging solution processing and printing for sustainable fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaics. Chemical Engineering Journal. Elsevier BV. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.136188 1385-8947 10.1016/j.cej.2022.136188 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894722016850 |
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