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Cu2SnS3 Thin Films Deposited via Automated Spray Pyrolysis System for Solar Collectors Applications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Copper tin sulfide (CTS) thin films were deposited on glass substrates using the spray pyrolysis technique. The solution mixture was sprayed onto the glass substrate at 310°C. The CTS thin films have a monoclinic crystal structure based on XRD analysis. FTIR confirmed Cu, Sn, and S chemical bonding, whereas the Scherrer formula predicted nanoscale particle size. The AFM analysis revealed a surface roughness measurement of 42 nm. Substrates coated with CTS film showed uniformity, which revealed the coated surface shape and design. A precise measurement of the substrate temperature was made. EDX confirmed Cu-Sn-S composition. For solar collector applications, thin films deposited in CTS were treated with a blue laser source with a 405 nm wavelength.

Source: Iraqi Journal of Science

DOI: 10.24996/ijs.2025.66.1(si).10

Authors: Zaid L. Hadi, Mohammed Sh. Essa, Bahaa T. Chiad

Institutions: Ministry of Education, University Of Fallujah, University of Baghdad

Language: English

Topic: Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407605812

FWCI: 0.231

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