Research Article

Optimization of the Shell Thickness of the ZnO/CdS Core-Shell Nanowire Arrays in a CZTS Absorber

Table 1

The average absorption rate of increase for the shell thicknesses of 0 nm, 30 nm, 70 nm, and 100 nm of the CdS core-shell nanowires compared to a thin film.

Shell thickness0 nm30 nm70 nm100 nm
Average absorption rate of increase, (%)20.1439.2532.3320.55