Separation of Tellurium from Various Tellurides Relevant for Photovoltaics and from Pre-product Thin Film Solar Cells for Recycling by Chemical Vapor Transport | Synapse
February 28, 2026Open Access
Separation of Tellurium from Various Tellurides Relevant for Photovoltaics and from Pre-product Thin Film Solar Cells for Recycling by Chemical Vapor Transport
Key Points
The research aims to develop an efficient method for separating tellurium from various tellurides and solar cell materials.
Utilized chemical vapor transport techniques for separation
Focused on recovery from thin film solar cells
Analyzed efficiency of different telluride sources
Successfully separated tellurium from multiple telluride compounds
Demonstrated a viable recycling process for thin film solar cell materials
Indicated potential cost reduction in solar cell production through recycling
Abstract
Thin-film solar cells based on CdTe are a viable technology for renewable energy generation due to their low production cost and relatively easy manufacturing. However, the scarcity and toxicity of...