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Zn-Based Buffer Layer and High-Quality CIGS Films Grown by a Novel Method

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Abstract

ZnMgO was fabricated by MOCVD and the films were applied to a buffer layer of Cu(InGa)Se2 solar cells.

A nove growth method for Cu(InGa)Se2 was described in which cracked Se was utilized.

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  1. Quantum Nanoelectronics Research Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-S9-10, O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8552, Japan

    Akira Yamada & Fanying Meng

  2. Department of Physical Electronics, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-S9-9, O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8552, Japan

    Yoshiyuki Chiba, Masahiro Kawamura & Makoto Konagai

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Yamada, A., Meng, F., Chiba, Y. et al. Zn-Based Buffer Layer and High-Quality CIGS Films Grown by a Novel Method. MRS Online Proceedings Library 1012, 206 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-1012-Y02-06

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