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Jon Major

Dr Jon Major

Senior Lecturer
Physics
Part of
School of Physical Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering

Contact

Jon.Major@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 795 9049

Publications

Selected publications

  1. A low-cost non-toxic post-growth activation step for CdTe solar cells (Journal article - 2014)
  2. Step up in performance (Journal article - 2020)
  3. Isotype heterojunction solar cells using n-type Sb₂Se₃ thin films (Journal article - 2020)
  4. Benchmark performance of low-cost Sb₂Se₃ photocathodes for unassisted solar overall water splitting (Journal article - 2020)
  5. 6.6% efficient antimony selenide solar cells using grain structure control and an organic contact layer (Journal article - 2018)
  6. Current enhancement via a TiO2 window layer for CSS Sb2Se3 solar cells: performance limits and high Voc (Journal article - 2019)
  7. Deep-sea mining - Is it worth the risk? (Media - 2017)
  8. The search for silicon's successor (Media - 2018)
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2024

Charge carrier absorption in <i>n</i>-type Sb2Se3

Herklotz, F., Lavrov, E. V., Hobson, T. D. C., Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2024). Charge carrier absorption in <i>n</i>-type Sb2Se3. Applied Physics Letters, 125(12). doi:10.1063/5.0222193

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10.1063/5.0222193
Journal article

<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:mi>Se</mml:mi></mml:math> Inter-Diffusion Limits Absorber Layer Grain Growth in <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Cd</mml:mi><mml:mi>Se</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math> - <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Cd</mml:mi><mml:mi>Te</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math> Photovoltaics

Altamimi, T. F. S., Leaver, J. F., Durose, K., Major, J. D., & Mendis, B. G. (n.d.). <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:mi>Se</mml:mi></mml:math> Inter-Diffusion Limits Absorber Layer Grain Growth in <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Cd</mml:mi><mml:mi>Se</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math>-<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Cd</mml:mi><mml:mi>Te</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math> Photovoltaics. PRX Energy, 3(2). doi:10.1103/prxenergy.3.023002

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10.1103/prxenergy.3.023002
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Grain-Boundary Structural Relaxation in <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:msub><mml:mi>Sb</mml:mi><mml:mn>2</mml:mn></mml:msub><mml:msub><mml:mi>Se</mml:mi><mml:mn>3</mml:mn></mml:msub></mml:math> Thin-Film Photovoltaics

Lomas-Zapata, R. A., McKenna, K. P., Ramasse, Q. M., Williams, R. E., Phillips, L. J., Durose, K., . . . Mendis, B. G. (n.d.). Grain-Boundary Structural Relaxation in <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:msub><mml:mi>Sb</mml:mi><mml:mn>2</mml:mn></mml:msub><mml:msub><mml:mi>Se</mml:mi><mml:mn>3</mml:mn></mml:msub></mml:math> Thin-Film Photovoltaics. PRX Energy, 3(1). doi:10.1103/prxenergy.3.013006

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10.1103/prxenergy.3.013006
Journal article

2023

Impedance spectroscopy of Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> photovoltaics consisting of (Sb<sub>4</sub>Se<sub>6</sub>)<sub><i>n</i></sub> nanoribbons under light illumination.

Park, J., Shalvey, T. P., Moehl, T., Woo, K., Major, J. D., Tilley, S. D., & Yang, W. (2023). Impedance spectroscopy of Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> photovoltaics consisting of (Sb<sub>4</sub>Se<sub>6</sub>)<sub><i>n</i></sub> nanoribbons under light illumination.. Nanoscale, 15(48), 19757-19766. doi:10.1039/d3nr04082h

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10.1039/d3nr04082h
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2022

Indium-free CIGS analogues: general discussion.

Andreasen, J. W., Bowers, J. W., Breternitz, J., Dale, P. J., Dimitrievska, M., Fermin, D. J., . . . Woods-Robinson, R. (2022). Indium-free CIGS analogues: general discussion.. Faraday discussions, 239(0), 85-111. doi:10.1039/d2fd90055f

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10.1039/d2fd90055f
Journal article

Materials design and bonding: general discussion.

Agbenyeke, R., Andreasen, J. W., Benhaddou, N., Bowers, J. W., Breternitz, J., Bär, M., . . . Yetkin, H. A. (2022). Materials design and bonding: general discussion.. Faraday discussions, 239(0), 375-404. doi:10.1039/d2fd90058k

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10.1039/d2fd90058k
Journal article

Novel chalcogenides, pnictides and defect-tolerant semiconductors: general discussion.

Andreasen, J. W., Arca, E., Bowers, J. W., Bär, M., Breternitz, J., Dale, P. J., . . . Tiwari, D. (2022). Novel chalcogenides, pnictides and defect-tolerant semiconductors: general discussion.. Faraday discussions, 239(0), 287-316. doi:10.1039/d2fd90057b

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10.1039/d2fd90057b
Journal article

CdTe-based photovoltaics using a CdTe/CdSe/CdTe absorber layer structure

Leaver, J. F., Durose, K., & Major, J. D. (2022). CdTe-based photovoltaics using a CdTe/CdSe/CdTe absorber layer structure. In 2022 IEEE 49th Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) (pp. 233). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938479

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10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938479
Conference Paper

CdTe:In - Post-Growth Doping and Proposals for Photovoltaic Devices

Thomas, L., Hobaon, T. D. C., Phillips, L. J., Cheetham, K. J., Tarbuck, N., Isaacs, M., . . . Durose, K. (2022). CdTe:In - Post-Growth Doping and Proposals for Photovoltaic Devices. In 2022 IEEE 49th Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) (pp. 0577). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938871

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10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938871
Conference Paper

Interrelation of CdTe grain size, post-growth processing and window layer selection on solar cell performance

Shalvey, T. P., Bagshaw, H., & Major, J. D. (2022). Interrelation of CdTe grain size, post-growth processing and window layer selection on solar cell performance. In 2022 IEEE 49th Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) (pp. 1299). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938619

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10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938619
Conference Paper

N-type CdTe Thin Films via In-Situ Indium Doping

Hobson, T. D. C., Thomas, L., Phillips, L. J., Jones, L. A. H., Smiles, M. J., Don, C. H., . . . Durose, K. (2022). N-type CdTe Thin Films via In-Situ Indium Doping. In 2022 IEEE 49th Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) (pp. 1312). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938559

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10.1109/pvsc48317.2022.9938559
Conference Paper

2021

Surface restoration of polycrystalline Sb₂Se₃ thin films by conjugated molecules enabling high-performance photocathodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Tan, J., Yang, W., Lee, H., Park, J., Kim, K., Hutter, O. S., . . . Moon, J. (2021). Surface restoration of polycrystalline Sb₂Se₃ thin films by conjugated molecules enabling high-performance photocathodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 286, 119890. doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.119890

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10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.119890
Journal article

Correction: "Density Functional Theory and Experimental Determination of Band Gaps and Lattice Parameters in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(SxSe1-x)(4)" (vol 11, pg 10463, 2020)

Tong, C. -J., Edwards, H. J., Hobson, T. D. C., Hutter, O. S., Durose, K., Dhanak, V. R., . . . McKenna, K. P. (2021). Correction: "Density Functional Theory and Experimental Determination of Band Gaps and Lattice Parameters in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(SxSe1-x)(4)" (vol 11, pg 10463, 2020). JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS, 12(1), 612. doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03723

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10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03723
Journal article

2020

Density Functional Theory and Experimental Determination of Band Gaps and Lattice Parameters in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(SxSe1–x)4

Tong, C. -J., Edwards, H. J., Hobson, T. D. C., Durose, K., Dhanak, V. R., Major, J. D., & McKenna, K. P. (n.d.). Density Functional Theory and Experimental Determination of Band Gaps and Lattice Parameters in Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(SxSe1–x)4. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 10463-10468. doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03205

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10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03205
Journal article

Step up in performance

Major, J. (2020). Step up in performance. NATURE ENERGY, 5, 559-560. doi:10.1038/s41560-020-0672-z

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10.1038/s41560-020-0672-z
Journal article

Evidence for Self-healing Benign Grain Boundaries and a Highly Defective Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub>-CdS Interfacial Layer in Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> Thin-Film Photovoltaics

Williams, R. E., Ramasse, Q. M., McKenna, K. P., Phillips, L. J., Yates, P. J., Hutter, O. S., . . . Mendis, B. G. (2020). Evidence for Self-healing Benign Grain Boundaries and a Highly Defective Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub>-CdS Interfacial Layer in Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> Thin-Film Photovoltaics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 12(19), 21730-21738. doi:10.1021/acsami.0c03690

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10.1021/acsami.0c03690
Journal article

GeSe: Optical Spectroscopy and Theoretical Study of a van der Waals Solar Absorber

Murgatroyd, P. A. E., Smiles, M. J., Savory, C. N., Shalvey, T. P., Swallow, J. E. N., Fleck, N., . . . Veal, T. D. (2020). GeSe: Optical Spectroscopy and Theoretical Study of a van der Waals Solar Absorber. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 32(7), 3245-3253. doi:10.1021/acs.chemmater.0c00453

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10.1021/acs.chemmater.0c00453
Journal article

Vegard Relation and Raman Band Reference Data Generated from Bulk Crystals of Kesterite-Phase Composition Series Cu2ZnSnS4xSe4–4x (CZTSSe, 0 ≤ x ≤ 1)

Hobson, T. D. C., Hutter, O. S., Fleck, N., Daniels, L. M., Major, J. D., Ng, T. M., & Durose, K. (2020). Vegard Relation and Raman Band Reference Data Generated from Bulk Crystals of Kesterite-Phase Composition Series Cu2ZnSnS4xSe4–4x (CZTSSe, 0 ≤ x ≤ 1). Crystal Growth & Design, 20(4), 2164-2173. doi:10.1021/acs.cgd.9b00911

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10.1021/acs.cgd.9b00911
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2019

Chemical etching of Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> solar cells: surface chemistry and back contact behaviour

Shiel, H., Hutter, O. S., Phillips, L. J., Al Turkestani, M., Dhanak, V. R., Veal, T. D., . . . Major, J. D. (2019). Chemical etching of Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> solar cells: surface chemistry and back contact behaviour. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-ENERGY, 1(4). doi:10.1088/2515-7655/ab3c98

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10.1088/2515-7655/ab3c98
Journal article

Low temperature growth and optical properties of {\alpha}-Ga2O3 deposited on sapphire by plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition

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10.48550/arxiv.1908.06914
Preprint

Band alignment and electrical study of Al2O3, MgO and ZrO2 on GaN for MIS-HEMTs

Supardan, S. N., Das, P., Major, J., Hannah, A., Zaidi, Z. H., Cai, Y., . . . Mitrovic, I. Z. (2019, July 27). Band alignment and electrical study of Al2O3, MgO and ZrO2 on GaN for MIS-HEMTs. In 6th International Conference on Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials and Thin Films for Energy Application – NANOENERGY 2019. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Conference Paper

CSS Antimony Selenide Film Morphology and High Efficiency PV Devices

Hutter, O. S., Phillips, L. J., Yates, P. J., Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2018). CSS Antimony Selenide Film Morphology and High Efficiency PV Devices. In 2018 IEEE 7TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERSION (WCPEC) (A JOINT CONFERENCE OF 45TH IEEE PVSC, 28TH PVSEC & 34TH EU PVSEC) (pp. 0027-0031). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Study of thin film poly-crystalline CdTe solar cells presenting high acceptor concentrations achieved by in-situ arsenic doping

Kartopu, G., Oklobia, O., Turkay, D., Diercks, D. R., Gorman, B. P., Barrioz, V., . . . Irvine, S. J. C. (2019). Study of thin film poly-crystalline CdTe solar cells presenting high acceptor concentrations achieved by in-situ arsenic doping. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 194, 259-267. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2019.02.025

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10.1016/j.solmat.2019.02.025
Journal article

Current enhancement via a TiO2 window layer for CSS Sb2Se3 solar cells: performance limits and high Voc

Phillips, L. J., Savory, C. N., Hutter, O. S., Yates, P. J., Shiel, H., Mariotti, S., . . . Major, J. D. (2019). Current enhancement via a TiO2 window layer for CSS Sb2Se3 solar cells: performance limits and high Voc. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 9(2), 544-551. doi:10.1109/JPHOTOV.2018.2885836

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10.1109/JPHOTOV.2018.2885836
Journal article

2018

A comparison of organic back contact materials for CdTe solar cells

Shalvey, T. P., Phillips, L. J., Durose, K., Major, J. D., & IEEE. (2018). A comparison of organic back contact materials for CdTe solar cells. In 2018 IEEE 7TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERSION (WCPEC) (A JOINT CONFERENCE OF 45TH IEEE PVSC, 28TH PVSEC & 34TH EU PVSEC) (pp. 0846-0851). doi:10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547725

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10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547725
Conference Paper

Co-Sputtered MgxZn(1-x)O window layers for CdTe(1-x)Sex solar cells

Baines, T., Durose, K., Major, J. D., & IEEE. (2018). Co-Sputtered MgxZn(1-x)O window layers for CdTe(1-x)Sex solar cells. In 2018 IEEE 7TH World Conference on Photovoltaic energy Convesion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45TH IEEE PVSC, 28TH PVSEC & 34TH EU PVSEC) (pp. 2974-2979). Waikoloa Village, HI, USA: IEEE. doi:10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547696

DOI
10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547696
Conference Paper

A comparison of organic back contact materials for CdTe solar cells

Shalvey, T. P., Phillips, L. J., Durose, K., & Major, J. D. (2018). A comparison of organic back contact materials for CdTe solar cells. In 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC &amp; 34th EU PVSEC) (pp. 0846-0851). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc.2018.8547725

DOI
10.1109/pvsc.2018.8547725
Conference Paper

CSS Antimony Selenide Film Morphology and High Efficiency PV Devices

Hutter, O. S., Phillips, L. J., Yates, P. J., Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2018). CSS Antimony Selenide Film Morphology and High Efficiency PV Devices. In 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC &amp; 34th EU PVSEC) (pp. 0027-0031). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc.2018.8547653

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10.1109/pvsc.2018.8547653
Conference Paper

Co-Sputtered Mg<sub>x</sub>Zn<sub>(1-x)</sub>O window layers for CdTe<sub>(1-x)</sub>Se<sub>x</sub> solar cells

Baines, T., Durose, K., & Major, J. D. (2018). Co-Sputtered Mg<sub>x</sub>Zn<sub>(1-x)</sub>O window layers for CdTe<sub>(1-x)</sub>Se<sub>x</sub> solar cells. In 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC &amp; 34th EU PVSEC) (pp. 2974-2979). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc.2018.8547696

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10.1109/pvsc.2018.8547696
Conference Paper

Transparent Ta doped SnO<sub>2</sub> films deposited by RF co-sputtering

Featherstone, T. J., Swallow, J. E. N., Major, J. D., Durose, K., & Veal, T. D. (2018). Transparent Ta doped SnO<sub>2</sub> films deposited by RF co-sputtering. In 2018 IEEE 7TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERSION (WCPEC) (A JOINT CONFERENCE OF 45TH IEEE PVSC, 28TH PVSEC & 34TH EU PVSEC) (pp. 2980-2984). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

The search for silicon's successor

Major, J. (2018). The search for silicon's successor. [Magazine/Website]. Retrieved from https://physicsworld.com/a/the-search-for-silicons-successor/

Media

Band gap temperature-dependence of close-space sublimation grown Sb2Se3 by photo-reflectance

Birkett, M., Linhart, W., Stoner, J., Phillips, L. J., Durose, K., Alaria, J., . . . Veal, T. D. (2018). Band gap temperature-dependence of close-space sublimation grown Sb2Se3 by photo-reflectance. APL Materials, 6(8), 8 pages. doi:10.1063/1.5027157

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10.1063/1.5027157
Journal article

Self-Catalyzed CdTe Wires

Baines, T., Papageorgiou, G., Hutter, O. S., Bowen, L., Durose, K., & Major, J. D. (2018). Self-Catalyzed CdTe Wires. NANOMATERIALS, 8(5). doi:10.3390/nano8050274

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10.3390/nano8050274
Journal article

Sputtered ZrO2, Al2O3 and MgO on GaN: band alignment and interface study

Supardan, S. N., Das, P., Shaw, A. P., Major, J. D., Valizadeh, R., Hannah, A., . . . Mitrovic, I. Z. (2018, June 11). Sputtered ZrO2, Al2O3 and MgO on GaN: band alignment and interface study. In 20th Workshop on Dielectrics in Microelectronics - Wodim 2018. Berlin, Germany.

Conference Paper

10 CdTe Solar Cells

Baines, T., Shalvey, T. P., & Major, J. D. (2018). 10 CdTe Solar Cells. In A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Energy Systems (pp. 215-232). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-811479-7.00010-5

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10.1016/b978-0-12-811479-7.00010-5
Chapter

CdTe Solar Cells

Baines, T., Shalvey, T. P., & Major, J. D. (2018). CdTe Solar Cells. In COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS: WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (pp. 215-232). doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-811479-7.00010-5

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10.1016/B978-0-12-811479-7.00010-5
Chapter

2017

Deep-sea mining - Is it worth the risk?

Major, J. (2017). Deep-sea mining - Is it worth the risk?.

Media

Close-Spaced Sublimation for Sb2Se3 Solar Cells

Phillips, L. J., Yates, P., Hutter, O., Baines, T., Bowen, L., Durose, K., & Major, J. (2017). Close-Spaced Sublimation for Sb2Se3 Solar Cells. In IEEE PVSC 44. Washington DC.

Conference Paper

Use of CdS:O and CdSe as Window layers for CdTe Photovoltaics

Baines, T., Zoppi, G., Durose, K., & Major, J. D. (2017). Use of CdS:O and CdSe as Window layers for CdTe Photovoltaics. In 2017 IEEE 44TH PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALIST CONFERENCE (PVSC) (pp. 742-747). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2016

A comparison of the effect of CdCl2 and MgCl2 processing on the transport properties of n-CdS/p-CdTe solar cells and a simple approach to determine their back contact barrier height

Bayhan, H., Ozden, S., Major, J. D., Bayhan, M., Dagdevirena, E. T., & Durose, K. (2016). A comparison of the effect of CdCl2 and MgCl2 processing on the transport properties of n-CdS/p-CdTe solar cells and a simple approach to determine their back contact barrier height. SOLAR ENERGY, 140, 66-72. doi:10.1016/j.solener.2016.10.051

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10.1016/j.solener.2016.10.051
Journal article

Electronic Properties of CdTe/CdS Solar Cells as Influenced by a Buffer Layer

Fedorenko, Y. G., Major, J. D., Pressman, A., Phillips, L., & Durose, K. (2016). Electronic Properties of CdTe/CdS Solar Cells as Influenced by a Buffer Layer. In MRS ADVANCES Vol. 1 (pp. 937-942). doi:10.1557/adv.2016.69

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10.1557/adv.2016.69
Conference Paper

Substrate geometry CdTe solar cells with catalytically-grown nano-rough surfaces

Papageorgiou, G., Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2016). Substrate geometry CdTe solar cells with catalytically-grown nano-rough surfaces. In MRS ADVANCES Vol. 1 (pp. 985-990). doi:10.1557/adv.2016.153

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10.1557/adv.2016.153
Conference Paper

2015

Structural and electrical characterisation of MgCl<sub>2</sub>-treated CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Al Turkestani, M. K., & Durose, K. (2015). Structural and electrical characterisation of MgCl<sub>2</sub>-treated CdTe solar cells. In 2015 IEEE 42ND PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALIST CONFERENCE (PVSC). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

ZnO nanowire radial CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Tena-Zaera, R., Azaceta, E., & Durose, K. (2015). ZnO nanowire radial CdTe solar cells. In 2015 IEEE 42ND PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALIST CONFERENCE (PVSC). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Long lifetime hole traps at grain boundaries in CdTe thin-film photovoltaics

Mendis, B. G., Gachet, D., Major, J., & Durose, K. (2015). Long lifetime hole traps at grain boundaries in CdTe thin-film photovoltaics. Physical Review Letters (PRL), 115(21). doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.115.218701

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10.1103/PhysRevLett.115.218701
Journal article

Energy Materials special issue from the 2015 Photovoltaic Science and Technology Conference (PVSAT11)

Irvine, S., & Major, J. (2015). Energy Materials special issue from the 2015 Photovoltaic Science and Technology Conference (PVSAT11). Materials Research Innovations, 19(7), 469. doi:10.1080/14328917.2015.1128646

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10.1080/14328917.2015.1128646
Journal article

A Comparative Study of the Effects of Nontoxic Chloride Treatments on CdTe Solar Cell Microstructure and Stoichiometry

Williams, B., Major, J., Bowen, L., Keunig, W., Creatore, M., & Durose, K. (2015). A Comparative Study of the Effects of Nontoxic Chloride Treatments on CdTe Solar Cell Microstructure and Stoichiometry. Advanced Energy Materials, 5(21). doi:10.1002/aenm.201500554

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10.1002/aenm.201500554
Journal article

Modification of electron states in CdTe absorber due to a buffer layer in CdTe/CdS solar cells

Fedorenko, Y. G., Major, J. D., Pressman, A., Phillips, L. J., & Durose, K. (2015). Modification of electron states in CdTe absorber due to a buffer layer in CdTe/CdS solar cells. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 118(16). doi:10.1063/1.4934680

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10.1063/1.4934680
Journal article

Modification of electron states in CdTe absorber due to a buffer layer in CdS/CdTe solar cells

DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1506.03068
Preprint

A comparative study of microstructural stability and sulphur diffusion in CdS/CdTe photovoltaic devices

Taylor, A. A., Major, J., Kartopu, G., Lamb, D., Duenow, J., Dhere, R. G., . . . Mendis, B. G. (2015). A comparative study of microstructural stability and sulphur diffusion in CdS/CdTe photovoltaic devices. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 141, 341-349. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2015.06.010

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10.1016/j.solmat.2015.06.010
Journal article

NH<sub>4</sub>Cl Alternative to the CdCl<sub>2</sub> Treatment Step for CdTe Thin-Film Solar Cells

Major, J. D., Bowen, L., Treharne, R. E., Phillips, L. J., & Durose, K. (2015). NH<sub>4</sub>Cl Alternative to the CdCl<sub>2</sub> Treatment Step for CdTe Thin-Film Solar Cells. IEEE JOURNAL OF PHOTOVOLTAICS, 5(1), 386-389. doi:10.1109/JPHOTOV.2014.2362296

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10.1109/JPHOTOV.2014.2362296
Journal article

NH4Cl Alternative to the CdCl2 Treatment Step for CdTe Thin-Film Solar Cells

Major, J., Bowen, L., Treharne, R., Phillips, L., & Durose, K. (2015). NH4Cl Alternative to the CdCl2 Treatment Step for CdTe Thin-Film Solar Cells. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 5(1), 386-389. doi:10.1109/JPHOTOV.2014.2362296

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10.1109/JPHOTOV.2014.2362296
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2014

A Combinatorial Approach to the Optimisation of Cd<sub>(1-<i>x</i>)</sub>Zn<i><sub>x</sub></i>S Layers for CdTe Solar Cells

Treharne, R. E., Clayton, A., Phillips, L. J., Major, J. D., Irvine, S. J. C., & Durose, K. (2014). A Combinatorial Approach to the Optimisation of Cd<sub>(1-<i>x</i>)</sub>Zn<i><sub>x</sub></i>S Layers for CdTe Solar Cells. In 2014 IEEE 40TH PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALIST CONFERENCE (PVSC) (pp. 1722-1725). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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Characterization of sulfurized CuSbS&lt;inf&gt;2&lt;/inf&gt; thin films for PV applications

Peccerillo, E., Major, J., Phillips, L., Treharne, R., Whittles, T. J., Dhanak, V., . . . Durose, K. (2014). Characterization of sulfurized CuSbS&lt;inf&gt;2&lt;/inf&gt; thin films for PV applications. In 2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC) (pp. 0266-0269). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc.2014.6924891

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10.1109/pvsc.2014.6924891
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Assessment of photovoltaic junction position using combined focused ion beam and electron beam‐induced current analysis of close space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Bowen, L., Treharne, R., & Durose, K. (2014). Assessment of photovoltaic junction position using combined focused ion beam and electron beam‐induced current analysis of close space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 22(10), 1096-1104. doi:10.1002/pip.2507

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10.1002/pip.2507
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A low-cost non-toxic post-growth activation step for CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Treharne, R. E., Phillips, L. J., & Durose, K. (2014). A low-cost non-toxic post-growth activation step for CdTe solar cells. Nature, 511, 334-337. doi:10.1038/nature13435

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10.1038/nature13435
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Challenges and prospects for developing CdS/CdTe substrate solar cells on Mo foils

Williams, B. L., Major, J. D., Bowen, L., Phillips, L., Zoppi, G., Forbes, I., & Durose, K. (2014). Challenges and prospects for developing CdS/CdTe substrate solar cells on Mo foils. SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS, 124, 31-38. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2014.01.017

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10.1016/j.solmat.2014.01.017
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Core-shell ITO/ZnO/CdS/CdTe nanowire solar cells

Williams, B. L., Taylor, A. A., Mendis, B. G., Phillips, L., Bowen, L., Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2014). Core-shell ITO/ZnO/CdS/CdTe nanowire solar cells. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 104(5). doi:10.1063/1.4863826

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10.1063/1.4863826
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Assessment of Photovoltaic Junction Position Using Combined FIB and EBIC Analysis of CSS Deposited CdTe Solar Cells

Major, J. D., Bowen, L., Treharne, R. E., & Durose, K. (2014). Assessment of Photovoltaic Junction Position Using Combined FIB and EBIC Analysis of CSS Deposited CdTe Solar Cells. Progress in Photovoltaics.

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Challenges and prospects for developing CdS/CdTe substrate solar cells on Mo foils

Williams, B. L., Major, J. D., Bowen, L., Phillips, L., Zoppi, G., Forbes, I., & Durose, K. (2014). Challenges and prospects for developing CdS/CdTe substrate solar cells on Mo foils. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 124(31).

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Core-shell ITO/ZnO/CdS/CdTe nanowire solar cells

Williams, B. L., Taylor, A. A., Mendis, B. G., Phillips, L., Bowen, L., Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2014). Core-shell ITO/ZnO/CdS/CdTe nanowire solar cells. Applied Physics Letters, 104.

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Development of a low cost non-toxic MgCl2 post-growth activation step for CdTe solar cells

Major*, J. D., Treharne, R. E., Phillips, L., & Durose, K. (2014). Development of a low cost non-toxic MgCl2 post-growth activation step for CdTe solar cells. Nature, 511, 334-337.

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Direct observation of Cu, Zn cation disorder in Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> solar cell absorber material using aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy

Mendis, B. G., Shannon, M. D., Goodman, M. C. J., Major, J. D., Claridge, R., Halliday, D. P., & Durose, K. (2014). Direct observation of Cu, Zn cation disorder in Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> solar cell absorber material using aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy. PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS, 22(1), 24-34. doi:10.1002/pip.2279

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10.1002/pip.2279
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Direct observation of Cu, Zn cation disorder in Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cell absorber material using aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy

Mendis, B. G., Shannon, M. D., Goodman, M. C., Major, J. D., Claridge, R., Halliday, D. P., & Durose, K. (2014). Direct observation of Cu, Zn cation disorder in Cu2ZnSnS4 solar cell absorber material using aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy. Progress in Photovoltaics, 22, 24.

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Salt swap

Bennington-Castro, J. (2014). Salt swap. Scientific American, 20.

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Solar energy breakthrough: new panels will be cheaper and safer

Connor, S. (2014). Solar energy breakthrough: new panels will be cheaper and safer. The independent, cover + 20-21.

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2013

The nature of electrostatic potential fluctuations in Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> and their role on photovoltaic device performance

Mendis, B. G., Shannon, M. D., Goodman, M. C. J., Major, J. D., Taylor, A. A., Halliday, D. P., & Durose, K. (2013). The nature of electrostatic potential fluctuations in Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> and their role on photovoltaic device performance. In 18TH MICROSCOPY OF SEMICONDUCTING MATERIALS CONFERENCE (MSM XVIII) Vol. 471. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/471/1/012014

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10.1088/1742-6596/471/1/012014
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Luminescence of Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> polycrystals described by the fluctuating potential model

Halliday, D. P., Claridge, R., Goodman, M. C. J., Mendis, B. G., Durose, K., & Major, J. D. (2013). Luminescence of Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> polycrystals described by the fluctuating potential model. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 113(22). doi:10.1063/1.4810846

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10.1063/1.4810846
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Impact of CdTe surface composition on doping and device performance in close Space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., & Durose, K. (2013). Impact of CdTe surface composition on doping and device performance in close Space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 21(4), 436-443. doi:10.1002/pip.1196

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10.1002/pip.1196
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Impact of CdTe surface composition on doping and device performance in close Space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., & Durose, K. (2013). Impact of CdTe surface composition on doping and device performance in close Space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells. PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS, 21(4), 436-443. doi:10.1002/pip.1196

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10.1002/pip.1196
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Co-Sputtered Zn<sub>1-X</sub>Sn<sub>X</sub>O Buffer Layers for CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells

Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2013). Co-Sputtered Zn<sub>1-X</sub>Sn<sub>X</sub>O Buffer Layers for CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells. In 2013 IEEE 39TH PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE (PVSC) (pp. 1146-1149). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

D. P. Halliday, R. Claridge, M. C. Goodman, B. G. Mendis, K. Durose, J. D. Major

Halliday, D. P., Claridge, R., Goodman, M. C., Mendis, B. G., Durose, K., & Major, J. D. (2013). D. P. Halliday, R. Claridge, M. C. Goodman, B. G. Mendis, K. Durose, J. D. Major. Journal of Applied Physics, 113.

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The nature of electrostatic potential fluctuations in Cu2ZnSnS4 and their role on photovoltaic device performance

Mendis, B. G., Shannon, M. D., Goodman, M. C., Major, J. D., Taylor, A. A., Halliday, D. P., & Durose, K. (2013). The nature of electrostatic potential fluctuations in Cu2ZnSnS4 and their role on photovoltaic device performance. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 471.

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2012

The role of secondary phase precipitation on grain boundary electrical activity in Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> (CZTS) photovoltaic absorber layer material

Mendis, B. G., Goodman, M. C. J., Major, J. D., Taylor, A. A., Durose, K., & Halliday, D. P. (2012). The role of secondary phase precipitation on grain boundary electrical activity in Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> (CZTS) photovoltaic absorber layer material. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 112(12). doi:10.1063/1.4769738

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10.1063/1.4769738
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Focussed ion beam and field emission gun-scanning electron microscopy for the investigation of voiding and interface phenomena in thin-film solar cells

Major, J. D., Bowen, L., & Durose, K. (2012). Focussed ion beam and field emission gun-scanning electron microscopy for the investigation of voiding and interface phenomena in thin-film solar cells. PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS, 20(7), 892-898. doi:10.1002/pip.1164

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10.1002/pip.1164
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Focussed ion beam and field emission gun–scanning electron microscopy for the investigation of voiding and interface phenomena in thin‐film solar cells

Major, J. D., Bowen, L., & Durose, K. (2012). Focussed ion beam and field emission gun–scanning electron microscopy for the investigation of voiding and interface phenomena in thin‐film solar cells. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 20(7), 892-898. doi:10.1002/pip.1164

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10.1002/pip.1164
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Assessment of Photovoltaic Junction Position in CdTe Solar Cells Using a Combined FIB-EBIC Technique

Major, J. D., Bowen, L., Treharne, R. E., & Durose, K. (2012). Assessment of Photovoltaic Junction Position in CdTe Solar Cells Using a Combined FIB-EBIC Technique. In MRS spring conference (pp. 1432-1435). San Francisco: MRS.

Conference Paper

Assessment of Photovoltaic Junction Position in CdTe Solar Cells Using a Combined FIB-EBIC Technique

Major, J. D., Bowen, L., Treharne, R. E., & Durose, K. (2012). Assessment of Photovoltaic Junction Position in CdTe Solar Cells Using a Combined FIB-EBIC Technique. In MRS Proceedings Vol. 1432. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1557/opl.2012.1031

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10.1557/opl.2012.1031
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2011

Early stage growth mechanisms of CdTe thin films deposited by close space sublimation for solar cells

Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2011). Early stage growth mechanisms of CdTe thin films deposited by close space sublimation for solar cells. SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS, 95(12), 3165-3170. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2011.05.002

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10.1016/j.solmat.2011.05.002
Journal article

Early stage growth mechanisms of CdTe thin films deposited by close space sublimation for solar cells

Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2011). Early stage growth mechanisms of CdTe thin films deposited by close space sublimation for solar cells. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 95(12), 3165-3170. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2011.05.002

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10.1016/j.solmat.2011.05.002
Journal article

Impact of cadmium-rich back surfaces on cadmium chloride treatment and device performance in close space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., & Durose, K. (2011). Impact of cadmium-rich back surfaces on cadmium chloride treatment and device performance in close space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells. In 2011 37th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (pp. 003537-003541). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc.2011.6186711

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10.1109/pvsc.2011.6186711
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Vacancy defects in CdTe thin films

Keeble, D. J., Major, J. D., Ravelli, L., Egger, W., & Durose, K. (2011). Vacancy defects in CdTe thin films. PHYSICAL REVIEW B, 84(17). doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.84.174122

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10.1103/PhysRevB.84.174122
Journal article

Electrical, morphological and structural properties of RF magnetron sputtered Mo thin films for application in thin film photovoltaic solar cells

Zoppi, G., Beattie, N. S., Major, J. D., Miles, R. W., & Forbes, I. (2011). Electrical, morphological and structural properties of RF magnetron sputtered Mo thin films for application in thin film photovoltaic solar cells. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 46(14), 4913-4921. doi:10.1007/s10853-011-5404-0

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10.1007/s10853-011-5404-0
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Impact of cadmium-rich back surfaces on cadmium chloride treatment and device performance in close space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., & Durose, K. (2011). Impact of cadmium-rich back surfaces on cadmium chloride treatment and device performance in close space sublimation deposited CdTe solar cells. In 37th IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (pp. 3537-003541). Seattle: IEEE.

Conference Paper

Vacancy defects in CdTe thin films

Keeble, D. J., Major, J. D., Ravellie, L., Egger, W., & Durose, K. (2011). Vacancy defects in CdTe thin films. Physical Review B, 84.

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2010

Control of grain size in sublimation-grown CdTe, and the improvement in performance of devices with systematically increased grain size

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., Durose, K., Zoppi, G., & Forbes, I. (2010). Control of grain size in sublimation-grown CdTe, and the improvement in performance of devices with systematically increased grain size. SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS, 94(6), 1107-1112. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2010.02.034

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10.1016/j.solmat.2010.02.034
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Nucleation and Grain Boundaries in CdTe/CdS Solar Cells

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., & Durose, K. (2010). Nucleation and Grain Boundaries in CdTe/CdS Solar Cells. In THIN-FILM COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR VOLTAICS-2009 Vol. 1165 (pp. 223-+). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Recent research trends in thin film solar cells

Al Turkestani, M. K., Major, J. D., Trehame, R. E., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., & Durose, K. (2010). Recent research trends in thin film solar cells. Annals of Arid Zone, 49(3-4), 303-310.

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2009

Nucleation and early stage growth of CdTe thin films deposited by close space sublimation

Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2009). Nucleation and early stage growth of CdTe thin films deposited by close space sublimation. In 2009 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) (pp. 000232-000236). IEEE. doi:10.1109/pvsc.2009.5411691

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10.1109/pvsc.2009.5411691
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Doping levels, trap density of states and the performance of co-doped CdTe(As,Cl) photovoltaic devices

Proskuryakov, Y. Y., Durose, K., Major, J. D., Al Turkestani, M. K., Barrioz, V., Irvine, S. J. C., & Jones, E. W. (2009). Doping levels, trap density of states and the performance of co-doped CdTe(As,Cl) photovoltaic devices. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 93(9), 1572-1581. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2009.04.010

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10.1016/j.solmat.2009.04.010
Journal article

Doping levels, trap density of states and the performance of co-doped CdTe(As,Cl) photovoltaic devices

Proskuryakov, Y. Y., Durose, K., Major, J. D., Al Turkestani, M. K., Barrioz, V., Irvine, S. J. C., & Jones, E. W. (2009). Doping levels, trap density of states and the performance of co-doped CdTe(As,Cl) photovoltaic devices. SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS, 93(9), 1572-1581. doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2009.04.010

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10.1016/j.solmat.2009.04.010
Journal article

Study of buried junction and uniformity effects in CdTe/CdS solar cells using a combined OBIC and EQE apparatus

Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2009). Study of buried junction and uniformity effects in CdTe/CdS solar cells using a combined OBIC and EQE apparatus. THIN SOLID FILMS, 517(7), 2419-2422. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2008.11.052

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10.1016/j.tsf.2008.11.052
Journal article

NUCLEATION AND EARLY STAGE GROWTH OF CdTe THIN FILMS DEPOSITED BY CLOSE SPACE SUBLIMATION

Major, J. D., & Durose, K. (2009). NUCLEATION AND EARLY STAGE GROWTH OF CdTe THIN FILMS DEPOSITED BY CLOSE SPACE SUBLIMATION. In 2009 34TH IEEE PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE, VOLS 1-3 (pp. 1367-1371). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Nucleation and Grain Boundaries in Thin Film CdTe/CdS Solar Cells

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., & Durose, K. (2009). Nucleation and Grain Boundaries in Thin Film CdTe/CdS Solar Cells. MRS Proceedings, 1165. doi:10.1557/proc-1165-m06-01

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10.1557/proc-1165-m06-01
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2007

Comparative study of trap densities of states in CdTe/CdS solar cells

Proskuryakov, Y. Y., Major, J. D., Durose, K., Barrioz, V., Irvine, S. J. C., Jones, E. W., & Lamb, D. (2007). Comparative study of trap densities of states in CdTe/CdS solar cells. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 91(15). doi:10.1063/1.2790778

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10.1063/1.2790778
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Nucleation of CdTe thin films deposited by close-space sublimation under a nitrogen ambient

Major, J. D., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., Durose, K., & Green, S. (2007). Nucleation of CdTe thin films deposited by close-space sublimation under a nitrogen ambient. THIN SOLID FILMS, 515(15), 5828-5832. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2006.12.169

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10.1016/j.tsf.2006.12.169
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Highly arsenic doped CdTe layers for the back contacts of CdTe solar cells

Barrioz, V., Proskuryakov, Y. Y., Jones, E. W., Major, J. D., Irvine, S. J. C., Durose, K., & Lamb, D. A. (2007). Highly arsenic doped CdTe layers for the back contacts of CdTe solar cells. In THIN-FILM COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTOVOLTAICS - 2007 Vol. 1012 (pp. 367-+). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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