Paper Title
Flexible Solar Cell by Using Fibers as Substrates Coated with Molybdenum and CZTS
Abstract
Molybdenum known as the suitable back contact for thin film based solar cells. The common method of deposit
molybdenum particles on substrates is by sputtering process and common substrates will be soda lime glass. In this research,
investigation on flexible solar cell has been carried on by using fiber as substrate. Molybdenum was prepared chemically by
using molybdenum powder (99.9%) and 30% hydrogen peroxide solution. The ratio of both elements was investigated to
optimize the molybdenum coating. Active layer of solar cell prepared by using Copper, Zinc, Tin and Sulphur precursors. To
study the effect of the stirring of the solution, duration of heating and stirring was manipulated. Both molybdenum and active
layer was coated by using dip coating technique. Fiber was utilized as substrate through this research investigation to
understand the physical, morphological and structural characteristics of molybdenum and solar active layer. AFM, SEM and
EDS were performed to identify morphological and structural properties of the fabricated cell. UV-Vis was performed to
obtain the absorbance and transmittance curve of the chemically synthesized solar active layer. Accordingly, the fabricated
samples show significant results as fiber can be developed to be used as solar fabrics.
Keywords - CZTS, Flexible, Molybdenum, Nanotechnology, Solar cells