NiS2 thin films for photovoltaic applications have been deposited from the
elements S and Ni. Their structural, optical and electrical properties have
been investigated and compared with those of single crystals. The depositi
on technique used here is suitable for growing films on large area substrat
es and it can be used easily and fruitfully to grow other chalcogenide comp
ounds. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.