Solution-Processed Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)₂ (CIGS) Thin-Film Solar Cells
: Excellence in Commercialization and Diverse Applications
1. State-of-the-art CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cells Prepared by Solution-Processing Techniques
Synthesis of CIGS absorber layers via simple, low-cost, and reproducible solution-coating methods
Extrinsic doping and annealing treatments designed for solution-processed CIGS absorbers
High-quality n-type buffer layers for efficient charge carrier separation
State-of-the-art efficiency (15.6%) of solution-processed CIGS thin-film solar cells
(ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2021, 13, 11, 13289–13300)
2. Solution-Processed CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cells for Smart Farm Applications
Development of CIGS thin-film solar cells integrated with wavelength-selective optical filters
Bi-facial & semi-transparent CIGS thin-film solar cells prepared by solution-processing techniques
Application of bar-coating methods for large area CIGS thin-film solar modules
Next-generation agricultural photovoltaics enabling electricity generation and plant growth
3. Solar Fuel Devices for Photoelectrochemical Synthesis of Important Chemicals
A monolithic and standalone solar fuel device converting CO₂ into useful chemicals
J. Mater. Chem. A, 3, 5835-5842 (2015). (Featured on Back Cover) [Full Text]
Integration of electrochemical catalysts and solution-processed CIGS thin-film solar cells (*solar fuel devices)
Production of useful chemicals from incident sunlight
Electrochemical redox reactions for various gas, liquid, and solid