Enhancing the efficiency of solar cells based on tin sulfide (SnS): a bibliometric analysis

Authors

  • MOUSSA SIMASSA Materials Physics and Subatomic Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra Morocco
  • YOUSSEF EL MRINI Materials Physics and Subatomic Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra Morocco
  • JAOUAD MHALLA Materials Physics and Subatomic Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra Morocco
  • ISMAIL BENAICHA Materials Physics and Subatomic Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra Morocco
  • MOUNIR FAHOUME Materials Physics and Subatomic Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19139/soic-2310-5070-3332

Keywords:

bibliometrics; bibliometrix; CiteSpace; R package; Tin sulphide ; SnS ; IV-VI semiconductors ; Chalcogenide ; Scaps-1D.

Abstract

Among the most promising approaches to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar cells, the exploration of new absorber materials plays a central role. In this context, tin sulfide (SnS), a class IV-VI compound, is emerging as a prime candidate for next-generation thin film solar cells. This article provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the latest efforts aimed at enhancing the efficiency of tin sulfide (SnS) solar cells. This study identifies important trends, emerging themes along with the most prolific authors and publications by analyzing scientific literature over the last decade (2015-2025) using the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The findings reinforce the idea that there is a heightened level of interest concerning SnS due to its non-toxic, abundant nature and the research efforts on its optimized optical and electrical properties engineering thin film devices, as well as exploring novel architectures. The study also outlines other critical research gaps, especially in long-term stability and scalability, reinforcing the need for further research in this important field within renewable energy.

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Published

2026-07-19

How to Cite

SIMASSA, M., EL MRINI, Y., MHALLA, J., BENAICHA, I., & FAHOUME, M. (2026). Enhancing the efficiency of solar cells based on tin sulfide (SnS): a bibliometric analysis. Statistics, Optimization & Information Computing, 16(4), 3595–3616. https://doi.org/10.19139/soic-2310-5070-3332

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2026)

Section

Research Articles

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