Cu2ZnSnTe4
semiconductor· Cu2ZnSnTe4
Cu2ZnSnTe4 is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, structurally analogous to kesterite-type photovoltaic absorbers but substituting tellurium for sulfur or selenium. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for next-generation thin-film photovoltaic applications, where its wide bandgap and earth-abundant constituent elements (copper, zinc, tin) offer potential advantages over conventional cadmium telluride or CIGS solar cells, though development remains in early experimental stages.
Thin-film photovoltaicsSolar cell absorber layersChalcogenide semiconductorsMaterials research & developmentAlternative photovoltaic technologiesEarth-abundant semiconductor devices
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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