Recent Advances in the Development of Thin Films for the Solar Cell Applications

Recent Advances in the Development of Thin Films for the Solar Cell Applications
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© 2025 by IJETT Journal
Volume-73 Issue-2
Year of Publication : 2025
Author : Ho Soonmin
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I2P123

How to Cite?
Ho Soonmin, "Recent Advances in the Development of Thin Films for the Solar Cell Applications," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 2, pp. 259-265, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I2P123

Abstract
Thin films have been synthesized through vacuum-based and chemical deposition methods. Prepared films could be used for solar cell application due to the appropriate band gap, excellent absorption coefficient value and lower production costs. This work will report photovoltaic parameters, and several properties such as fill factor, power conversion efficiency, open circuit voltage (Voc) and short circuit current (Isc) will be demonstrated. Experimental findings confirmed that properties behaviors are strongly depending on the experimental conditions.

Keywords
Power conversion efficiency, Photovoltaic, Energy efficiency, Fill factor, Thin films, Energy consumption.

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