ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(6), С. 064004 - 064004
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2024
We
deployed
density
functional
theory
to
assess
the
structural,
electronic,
elastic,
and
optical
properties
of
ASiBr
3
(A
=
K,
Rb,
Cs).
KSiBr
,
RbSiBr
CsSiBr
band
structure
profiles
suggest
they
are
semiconductors
with
direct
gaps
0.34,
0.36,
0.39
eV,
respectively.
The
material’s
dynamic
stability
is
evidenced
by
formation
energies
acquired
negative
values
(−2.35,
−2.18,
−2.08
for
Cs
respectively).
Mechanical
characteristics
elastic
constants
measured
compound’s
mechanical
ductile
character,
which
was
assessed
calculating
Poissons
ratio
(>0.25)
Pugh’s
(>1.75).
research
also
explores
properties,
including
dielectric
function,
refractive
index,
reflectivity,
conductivity,
absorption
coefficient,
extinction
coefficient
spectrum.
findings
highlight
possible
applications
these
materials
in
semiconductor
industry
modern
electronic
gadgets.
assessment
reveals
that
have
strong
making
compounds
best
prospects
usage
solar
cells.
CsSiBr3’s
lower
gap
renders
it
superior
choice
light-emitting
diode
(LED)
cell
applications.
Our
may
provide
a
complete
understanding
experimentalists
pursue
additional
leveraging
LEDs,
photodetectors,
or
RSC Advances,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(48), С. 33875 - 33886
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
In
the
present
study,
Density
Functional
Theory
(DFT)
was
employed
to
computationally
investigate
potential
application
of
newly
developed
lead-free
perovskites
with
formula
TlSnX
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(7), С. e27581 - e27581
Опубликована: Март 17, 2024
Even
though
lead
halide
perovskites
have
outstanding
physiochemical
properties
and
improved
power
conversion
efficiency,
most
of
these
compounds
threaten
their
future
commercialization
because
instability
highly
toxic
nature.
Thus,
it
is
preferable
to
use
stable
alternative
elements
rather
than
make
environmentally
friendly
perovskite
material
that
will
comparable
optical
electronic
those
constructed
from
Pb-based
perovskites.
However,
devices
lead-free
typically
display
a
lower
efficiency.
Applying
hydrostatic
pressure
could
be
deemed
an
effective
method
alter
the
physical
compounds.
This
not
only
improves
performance
in
application
but
also
reveals
significant
correlations
between
structure
properties.
work
uses
DFT
investigate
structural,
electronic,
optical,
elastic
non-toxic,
francium-based
FrXCl3
(X
=
Ge,
Sn)
at
different
levels
pressures
vary
0
10
GPa.
The
estimated
structural
parameter's
strong
correlation
with
data
earlier
studies
ensures
accuracy
current
findings.
Pressure
causes
Fr−Cl
Ge
(Sn)–Cl
bonds
shorten
become
stronger.
property
calculations
demonstrated
both
are
direct
band-gap
semiconductors.
leads
linear
reduction
band
gap
(semiconducting
metallic
state)
raises
density
states
around
Fermi
level
by
forcing
valence
electrons
upward,
indicating
optoelectronic
device's
can
tuned
improved.
values
dielectric
constant,
absorptivity
reflectivity
showed
increasing
tendency
pressure.
As
applied
increases,
absorption
spectra
show
redshift.
These
findings
suggested
compound
becomes
more
appropriate
for
usage
applications
under
Furthermore,
our
examination
mechanical
indicates
FrGeCl3
FrSnCl3
exhibit
mechanically
stability,
ductility.
Interestingly,
we
observe
increase
ductility
as
rise.
RSC Advances,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(41), С. 28395 - 28406
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
In
our
pursuit
of
enhancing
material
performance,
focus
is
centered
on
the
investigation
sodium-based
halide
perovskites,
specifically
NaXCl3
(where
X
=
Be
&
Mg).
We
are
utilizing
first-principles
methods
based
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
to
delve
into
these
materials'
properties
and
potential
improvements.
This
executed
using
WIEN2K
code,
aiming
uncover
a
deeper
understanding
enhancements.
this
study,
we
utilize
Full
Potential
Linear
Augmented
Plane
Wave
(FP-LAPW)
approach
analyze
structural,
mechanical,
electronic,
optical
cubic
perovskite
materials
(X
Be,
employ
Birch-Murnaghan
fitting
curve
assess
structural
stability
compounds,
in
each
case,
compound
demonstrates
its
optimal
or
ground
state.
The
existence
real
frequencies
serves
as
confirmation
phonon
for
both
compounds.
To
determine
elastic
characteristics,
IRelast
Package
used.
involves
calculating
constants,
which
that
compounds
have
anisotropic,
ductile
demonstrate
mechanical
stability.
investigate
electronic
by
analyzing
states
band
structure.
Both
exhibit
an
indirect
gap
energy
4.15
eV
NaBeCl3
4.16
NaMgCl3.
total
partial
gain
insight
contributions
different
Furthermore,
including
dielectric
function,
absorption
coefficient,
refractive
index,
reflectivity,
investigated
across
spectrum
ranging
from
0
15
eV.
These
findings
can
offer
comprehensive
development
advanced
devices
with
improved
efficiency
enhanced
capabilities.
they
capacity
inspire
experimental
researchers
further
field
subsequent
explorations.
Materials Research Express,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(9), С. 095507 - 095507
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023
Abstract
This
study
aims
to
explore
for
the
first
time
mechanical,
electronic,
optical
and
thermoelectric
properties
of
cubic
lead-free
perovskites
InSnBr
3
InSnI
investigate
their
potential
applications
in
solar
cell
devices.
Additionally,
previously
examined
InSnCl
perovskite
is
also
included.
The
were
determined
using
first-principles
calculation
based
on
well-known
Density
Functional
Theory
(DFT)
with
Generalized
Gradient
Approximation
(GGA)
functional
implemented
Quantum
Espresso
package.
One
most
important
findings
was
that
bandgaps
compounds
decrease
undergo
an
indirect-to-direct
bandgap
transition
when
Cl
replaced
by
Br
I.
indicates
are
more
suitable
applications.
energies
,
0.59
eV
(R→X),
0.44
(R→R),
0.24
respectively.
improved
band
gaps
HSE06
2.35
eV,
2.13
2.01
respective
perovskites.
materials
found
possess
chemical,
thermodynamic
stability
as
well
ductile
behaviour.
Furthermore,
exhibit
remarkable
properties,
including
high
absorption
coefficients
relatively
small
reflectivity.
calculated
indicated
electrical
conductivity
reasonable
figure
merit
values,
making
them
promising
candidates
application