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Exploring Halide Double Perovskites for Enhanced Efficiency in Photovoltaic Application

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Volume 1, Issue 1,  Article Number: 241002 (2024) 

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Sunita Kumari1,* | Jitendra Kumar Bairwa2 ORCID logo

1Department of Physics, Govt. Shakambhar P. G. College, Sambhar–Lake, Jaipur – 303604, Rajasthan, India

2Rajesh Pilot Govt. College, Lalsot, Dausa – 303504, Rajasthan, India

*Corresponding Author: parewasunita20@gmail.com

Received: 18 September 2024 | Revised: 27 September 2024

Accepted: 28 September 2024 | Published Online: 27 October 2024

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Abstract

The investigation of halide double perovskites has gained significant attention in recent years due to their promising potential in photovoltaic applications. These materials, characterized by their unique structural, electronic, and optical properties, offer an alternative to traditional lead-based perovskites, addressing environmental and stability concerns. This study focuses on the structural, electronic, and optical properties of halide double perovskites, exploring their suitability for use in solar cells. By employing computational methods such as density functional theory (DFT), we analyze the crystal structure, band gap, and electronic transitions of these materials, aiming to understand how their intrinsic properties can be tuned for optimal photovoltaic performance. The results indicate that halide double perovskites exhibit excellent optical absorption in the visible spectrum, a desirable trait for efficient solar energy conversion. Additionally, the band gap of these materials can be fine-tuned through compositional changes, allowing for enhanced electronic performance. The stability of halide double perovskites, particularly in comparison to lead-based counterparts, is also highlighted as a key advantage for long-term use in photovoltaic devices. This research underscores the potential of halide double perovskites as a viable alternative for next-generation solar cells, offering a balance between high efficiency, environmental sustainability, and stability. The findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on perovskite materials and pave the way for further experimental studies aimed at improving photovoltaic device performance using halide double perovskites. The significance of our study is to develop the halide double perovskites and their photovoltaic application.

Keywords

Solar cell; Bandgap; Thermoelectric generator; Photovoltaic devices; Double perovskites

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S. Kumari and J. K. Bairwa, “Exploring Halide Double Perovskites for Enhanced Efficiency in Photovoltaic Application,” Radius: Journal of Science and Technology 1(1) (2024) 241002.

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