Exploring photovoltaic device-level study of K2XAuCl6 (X = Al, Ga) double perovskites using DFT and SCAPS-1D approach
摘要
Double-junction tandem solar cells (TSCs) outperform single-junction photovoltaics by combining a wide-bandgap top cell and a narrow-bandgap bottom cell. Potassium-based double perovskites, K₂XAuCl₆ (X = Al, Ga), are investigated for sustainable energy applications using WIEN2k and SCAPS-1D simulations. Stability is verified via tolerance factor and formation energy analysis, while electronic structure studies reveal suitable bandgaps, except for K₂GaAuCl₆ under PBE. Optical evaluations show strong visible absorption, and thermoelectric analysis indicates high ZT values with excellent mechanical properties. SCAPS-1D simulations demonstrate that the tandem design achieves a JSC of 12.85 mA/cm2, VOC of 2.20 V, and a superior PCE of 22.39%, outperforming individual subcells. These results highlight K₂XAuCl₆ as a prospective material for future-generation inorganic perovskite solar cells.