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Electrodeposition is a viable, scalable method for fabricating high-quality CIGSe absorber layers for efficient solar cells, provided that challenges such as hydrogen evolution, limited Ga integration, and precursor inhomogeneity are addressed. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To comprehensively assess recent progress, underlying electrochemical mechanisms, and key processing challenges in electrodeposition-based fabrication of CIGSe thin-film solar cells.

August 23, 2026ElectrochemOpen Access

CuInGaSe2 Thin-Film Electrodeposition Developments: A Comprehensive Review

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To comprehensively assess recent progress, underlying electrochemical mechanisms, and key processing challenges in electrodeposition-based fabrication of CIGSe thin-film solar cells.
Synthesized findings across aqueous and non-aqueous electrolyte systems, comparing one-step, sequential, and pulse-assisted electrodeposition techniques.
Evaluated post-deposition processing methods, including selenization, sulfurization, and integration with cadmium-free buffer layers.
Identified major electrochemical hurdles including competitive hydrogen evolution, sluggish gallium incorporation, unwanted secondary phase growth, and precursor inhomogeneity.
Established critical processing-structure-performance relationships required for reproducible, high-quality absorber layers and large-area industrial deployment.

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Literature review demonstrates key electrochemical strategies and fabrication challenges in CIGSe thin films, highlighting pathways toward scalable and efficient solar cell manufacturing.

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Mahfouz Saeed (2026) studied this question.

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Literature review demonstrates key electrochemical strategies and fabrication challenges in CIGSe thin films, highlighting pathways toward scalable and efficient solar cell manufacturing.

CuInGaSe2 Thin-Film Electrodeposition Developments: A Comprehensive Review

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CuInGaSe2 Thin-Film Electrodeposition Developments: A Comprehensive Review

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