Suhaimi, Nadia Hartini and Nur-E-Alam, Mohammad and Yap, Boon Kar and Sobayel, K. and Miah, Md. Helal and Islam, Mohammad Aminul and Tiong, Sieh Kiong and Das, Narottam and Khandakher, Mayeen Uddin and Amin, Nowshad (2024) Chronological progress in enhancing CIGS solar cell performance through window layer development: Fundamentals, synthesis, optimization. Surfaces and Interfaces, 54. ISSN 2468-0230, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105145.
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Several factors, particularly the material of the window layer, contribute to the efficiency of CIGS solar cells. To optimize light absorption and reduce energy losses, it is critical to select the appropriate material for the window layer development. Thus, the main emphasis of this review is on the development of window layers, covering fundamental concepts, synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and optimization strategies. Metal oxides and doped metal oxides are critical materials for optimizing charge carrier flow, minimizing energy loss, and elevating sunlight transmission to the CIGS absorber. Despite tremendous progress, difficulties such as increased conductivity, transparency, stability, and cost-effectiveness remain. Discovering novel materials, specific combinations, and improved deposition techniques offers further details on the structure-property relationships of window layers. Addressing these difficulties is critical to improving the performance of CIGS solar cells, which are now approximately 23.6 % efficient. These enhancements are critical for progressing sustainable energy solutions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Higher Institution Centre of Excellence, BPKI [Grant no. 2000/016/018/015JId.4(21)/2022003HICOE], Tenaga Nasional Berhad [Grant no. J510050002-IC-6BOLDREFRESH2025] |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | CIGS; Photovoltaic; Solar cell; Window layer |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering > Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Oct 2025 21:36 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Oct 2025 21:36 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/46453 |
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