Abundant non-toxic materials for thin film solar cells: Alternative to conventional materials

作者：Alharbi Fahhad^*; Bass John D; Salhi Abdelmajid; Alyamani Ahmed; Kim Ho Cheol; Miller Robert D

来源：Renewable Energy, 2011, 36(10): 2753-2758.

DOI：10.1016/j.renene.2011.03.010

• Thin film solar cells
• Abundant materials
• Non-toxic materials

Presented are the results of a comparative analysis to identify abundant, non-toxic binary materials with potential applicability for photovoltaics. Materials other than the conventional Si, CdTe, and Cu(In,Ga)Se(2) (CIGS) are examined. The screening is based on the materials' bulk properties and a set of environmental, physical, and chemical criteria. The screening process is detailed and the properties and applicability of the screened materials are discussed.

• 出版日期2011-10