Direct imaging of dopant distributions across the Si-metallization interfaces in solar cells: Correlative nano-analytics by electron microscopy and NanoSIMS
Direct imaging of dopant (P, B) distributions across the Si-metallization interface. Dopant distributions by NanoSIMS with a high-lateral resolution (100 nm) and high-sensitivity. P emitter structure was found to be well-preserved in the optimally fired cells. The diffusion barrier layer (SiNX) was completely disintegrated in the overfired cell. Overfired cell showed a high contact resistance and the formation of B-O defect complexes.