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Three-Dimensionally Structured CdS/CdTe Photovoltaics on Dual Interdigitated Back-Contacts

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Carlos M. Hangarter, Behrang Hamadani, Ryan F. Need, Carlos R. Beauchamp, Hua Xu, John E. Bonevich, Nikolai Zhitenev, Daniel Josell

Abstract

The fabrication and properties of three-dimensionally structured CdS/CdTe solar cells with back-contacts are described. Fabrication entails electrodeposition of CdS at submicrometer length scales on one of two metal electrodes interdigitated in a comb structure followed by CdTe electrodeposition over both the CdS coated and bare electrodes through impingement of the deposits on the two electrodes to form a junction and create an active device. The performance of fabricated devices is described. The processes and structures are amenable to a broad array of materials and deposition techniques for fabrication and study of 3-D structured photovoltaic devices.
Citation
Electrochemical and Solid State Letters
Volume
109
Pub Type
Journals

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Composition and structure

Citation

Hangarter, C. , Hamadani, B. , Need, R. , Beauchamp, C. , Xu, H. , Bonevich, J. , Zhitenev, N. and Josell, D. (2011), Three-Dimensionally Structured CdS/CdTe Photovoltaics on Dual Interdigitated Back-Contacts, Electrochemical and Solid State Letters, [online], https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3561487 (Accessed October 18, 2025)

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Created April 7, 2011, Updated October 12, 2021
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