Reactive sputtering of SnS thin films using sulfur plasma and a metallic Tin target: achieving stoichiometry and large grains

Abstract Tin sulfide (SnS) is a promising earth-abundant and non-toxic material for photovoltaic applications; however, its practical use has been hindered by difficulties in achieving both stoichiometric composition and large grain sizes in thin films—factors critical for improving device performan...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Daiki Motai, Issei Suzuki, Taichi Nogami, Takahisa Omata
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Reactive sputtering Tin sulfide Sulfur deficiency Sulfide semiconductor Thin film Solar cells
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14093-x