1. Evaluation of structural, electronic, optical, mechanical, and thermodynamic properties of LiXCl3 (X = Sn, Pb) for solar cell applications: first-principles approach.
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Ghani, Muhammad Usman, Sagir, Muhammad, Tahir, Muhammad Bilal, and Ullah, Sami
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THERMODYNAMICS , *DENSITY of states , *ENERGY dissipation , *ENERGY bands , *SOLAR cells - Abstract
Physical characteristics of LiXCl3 (X = Sn, Pb) have been reported by a first-principles approach in the CASTEP simulation code. In structural, LiSnCl3 and LiPbCl3 are in the cubic phase and dynamically stable according to the phonan calculation. The electronic properties revealed that LiSnCl3 and LiPbCl3 are semiconductors. The observed energy band gaps are direct band gap in the order of 1.35 eV and 2.29 eV for LiSnCl3, and LiPbCl3, respectively. Additionally, the electronic profile is briefly discussed in terms of the partial and total density of states. The lattice constant and electronic properties are well matched with the previous literature. The partial and total density of states confirms the degree of localization of electrons. Optical properties were examined in the energy range of 0–40 eV. The optical chracteristics such as reflectivity, refractive index, absorption, dielectric function, conductivity, and energy loss function are calculated. The maximum reflectivity is observed in LiPbCl3. Furthermore, the mechanical and elastic characteristics of the materials are estimated to ensure their reliability, stability, and ease of handling in optoelectronic applications. The physical properties reveal that the concerned compounds have direct and narrow energy band gap which are potentially useful in solar cell technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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