Cu2ZnSnSe4
semiconductor· Cu2ZnSnSe4
Cu2ZnSnSe4 (copper zinc tin selenide) is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the kesterite family, structurally similar to CIGS (copper indium gallium selenide) but using earth-abundant elements instead of rare indium and gallium. This material is primarily investigated for thin-film photovoltaic applications, where it offers potential cost and sustainability advantages over conventional solar cells; however, it remains largely in research and early-stage development, with conversion efficiencies and stability still below commercial standards compared to silicon, CdTe, and established CIGS solar technologies.
thin-film solar cellsphotovoltaic researchsustainable energy conversionearth-abundant semiconductorsexperimental optoelectronicsnext-generation PV materials
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