<p>In this paper, we present density functional theory calculations on lead-free Rb<sub>2</sub>MoXO<sub>6</sub> (X= Si, Ge, and Sn) double perovskites for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. The structure of all the examined perovskites are optimized and found to be semiconductors with a cubic space group. The observed band gaps are 1.69 eV for Rb<sub>2</sub>MoSiO<sub>6</sub>, 1.53 eV for Rb<sub>2</sub>MoGeO<sub>6</sub>, and 1.28 eV for Rb<sub>2</sub>MoSnO<sub>6</sub>; these all fall in the visible energy range, demonstrating their potential applications for solar cell technology. All compounds exhibit structural and thermodynamic stability due to their tolerance factors and negative formation energies. Ab initio molecular dynamics simulation and phonon calculation validated the thermal and dynamic stability of our predicted compounds. All three compounds satisfy the Born-Huang criteria, confirming their mechanical stability. Moreover, all compounds are brittle and exhibit anisotropic nature. The investigation of optical properties disclosed strong absorption and optical conductivity over a wide range of visible light, signifying their potential use in solar cell technology.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>

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Comprehensive stability assessment and solar cell applications of double oxide perovskites Rb2MoXO6 (X= Si, Ge, and Sn): a first-principles study

  • Arshad Khan,
  • Naimat Ullah Khan,
  • Javed Iqbal,
  • Marouane Archi,
  • Adel El-marghany

摘要

In this paper, we present density functional theory calculations on lead-free Rb2MoXO6 (X= Si, Ge, and Sn) double perovskites for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. The structure of all the examined perovskites are optimized and found to be semiconductors with a cubic space group. The observed band gaps are 1.69 eV for Rb2MoSiO6, 1.53 eV for Rb2MoGeO6, and 1.28 eV for Rb2MoSnO6; these all fall in the visible energy range, demonstrating their potential applications for solar cell technology. All compounds exhibit structural and thermodynamic stability due to their tolerance factors and negative formation energies. Ab initio molecular dynamics simulation and phonon calculation validated the thermal and dynamic stability of our predicted compounds. All three compounds satisfy the Born-Huang criteria, confirming their mechanical stability. Moreover, all compounds are brittle and exhibit anisotropic nature. The investigation of optical properties disclosed strong absorption and optical conductivity over a wide range of visible light, signifying their potential use in solar cell technology.

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