Microstructuring of silicon crystal surface for solar cell application

Abstract

In this paper we developed mechano-chemical methods of structuring the surface of crystals Si (100) for use as substrates for solar cells. It was found that from all studied mechanical methods the 'scratching' one is more acceptable and chemical treatment regimen (KOH(10%):H2O(90%), T=350K) was found to be the most effective for creating the microstructured surfaces.