Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals

In recent years, the remarkable photoelectric properties exhibited by perovskite materials have stimulated scientific inquiry, prompting investigations into novel perovskite variants and derivatives characterized by environmentally friendly attributes and robust stability. These materials offer pote...

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Main Authors: Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Mohamed Karouchi, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Khalid Rahmani, Youssef Lachtioui
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Mohamed Karouchi
Mohamed Al-Hattab
Omar Bajjou
Khalid Rahmani
Youssef Lachtioui
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description In recent years, the remarkable photoelectric properties exhibited by perovskite materials have stimulated scientific inquiry, prompting investigations into novel perovskite variants and derivatives characterized by environmentally friendly attributes and robust stability. These materials offer potential as efficient solar light harvesters. Our study concentrates on elucidating the structural, electronic, and optical properties of the newly discovered stable lead-free double perovskite K2AgSbBr6, employing first-principles methods rooted in Density Functional Theory (DFT). We confirm the structural and dynamical stabilities of K2AgSbBr6 through computational analysis. Our calculations reveal that the examined compound exhibits characteristics of an indirect semiconductor, with a band gap of 0.857 eV (L-X). Notably, our findings demonstrate that the compound displays enhanced photovoltaic performance, as evidenced by elevated optical absorption coefficients exceeding 105 cm−1, surpassing those of CH3NH3PbI3. These results underscore the potential of K2AgSbBr6, a novel lead-free double perovskite, as a promising candidate for exceptional light-absorbing material spanning the UV and visible spectra.
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spelling doaj-art-944f74519c8b42b0b2935ff7e0f30ef72024-11-27T05:03:20ZengElsevierChemical Physics Impact2667-02242024-12-019100656Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionalsAbdelkebir Ejjabli0Mohamed Karouchi1Mohamed Al-Hattab2Omar Bajjou3Khalid Rahmani4Youssef Lachtioui5Laboratory of Engineering in Chemistry and Physics of Matter Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP 523, 23000, Beni Mellal, MoroccoLaboratory of Engineering in Chemistry and Physics of Matter Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP 523, 23000, Beni Mellal, MoroccoLaboratory of Engineering in Chemistry and Physics of Matter Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP 523, 23000, Beni Mellal, Morocco; Ecole Normale Superieure Mohammed V University, BP 5118, Rabat MoroccoLaboratory of Engineering in Chemistry and Physics of Matter Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP 523, 23000, Beni Mellal, Morocco; UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology (U2ACN2), College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa; Corresponding author.Ecole Normale Superieure Mohammed V University, BP 5118, Rabat Morocco; PSES, ERC, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Mohammed V University in Rabat P. O. Box: BP5118 Takkadoum Rabat-10000, MoroccoLaboratory of Engineering in Chemistry and Physics of Matter Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP 523, 23000, Beni Mellal, MoroccoIn recent years, the remarkable photoelectric properties exhibited by perovskite materials have stimulated scientific inquiry, prompting investigations into novel perovskite variants and derivatives characterized by environmentally friendly attributes and robust stability. These materials offer potential as efficient solar light harvesters. Our study concentrates on elucidating the structural, electronic, and optical properties of the newly discovered stable lead-free double perovskite K2AgSbBr6, employing first-principles methods rooted in Density Functional Theory (DFT). We confirm the structural and dynamical stabilities of K2AgSbBr6 through computational analysis. Our calculations reveal that the examined compound exhibits characteristics of an indirect semiconductor, with a band gap of 0.857 eV (L-X). Notably, our findings demonstrate that the compound displays enhanced photovoltaic performance, as evidenced by elevated optical absorption coefficients exceeding 105 cm−1, surpassing those of CH3NH3PbI3. These results underscore the potential of K2AgSbBr6, a novel lead-free double perovskite, as a promising candidate for exceptional light-absorbing material spanning the UV and visible spectra.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667022424002007DFT calculationsDouble perovskiteOpto-electronic propertiesDensity of statesBand gapDielectric function
spellingShingle Abdelkebir Ejjabli
Mohamed Karouchi
Mohamed Al-Hattab
Omar Bajjou
Khalid Rahmani
Youssef Lachtioui
Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
Chemical Physics Impact
DFT calculations
Double perovskite
Opto-electronic properties
Density of states
Band gap
Dielectric function
title Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
title_full Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
title_fullStr Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
title_short Investigation of lead-free halide K2AgSbBr6 double Perovskite's structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
title_sort investigation of lead free halide k2agsbbr6 double perovskite s structural electronic and optical properties using dft functionals
topic DFT calculations
Double perovskite
Opto-electronic properties
Density of states
Band gap
Dielectric function
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667022424002007
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