A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides
Quantum confined structure-based solar cell is promising two folds increment of the maximum theoretical photovoltaic conversion efficiency i.e., > 60% in comparison with that of the bulk analogs e.g., silicon-based and dye sensitized solar cell (ca. 32% of maximum theoretical efficiency). The key...
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| description | Quantum confined structure-based solar cell is promising two folds increment of the maximum theoretical photovoltaic conversion efficiency i.e., > 60% in comparison with that of the bulk analogs e.g., silicon-based and dye sensitized solar cell (ca. 32% of maximum theoretical efficiency). The key to the significant increment is the ability of the fluorophore to exhibit multiple exciton generation upon absorption photon with sufficient energy. Small size of lead chalcogenides (PbS, PbSe, PbTe) crystals have been reported and proven experimentally could exhibit this unique property. We have investigated few clusters of narrow bandgap lead chalcogenides nanocrystals i.e., (PbS)n, (PbSe)n and (PbTe)n; which n¼4 - 80. The cluster models were optimized using quantum chemical calculations to the lowest energy geometry at B3LYP/lanl2dz level of theory. The predicted realistic (PbS)80, (PbSe)50, and (PbTe)74 clusters with the size, and bandgap of 4.58 nm (2.00 eV), 4.03nm (1.51 eV), and 4.84nm (1.55 eV) are smaller than that of their exciton Bohr radius i.e., 5.01, 13.1, and 24.8 nm respectively. Therefore, the occurrence of multi exciton generation in the clusters is hypothesized upon absorption of photon with Ephoton ¼ 2Eg. |
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| spelling | my.ump.umpir.314552021-05-21T14:01:53Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/31455/ A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides Nur Farha, Shaafi Saifful Kamaluddin, Muzakir Mohd Fakhrul Zamani, Kadir Shujahadeen, B. Aziz HD28 Management. Industrial Management TP Chemical technology Quantum confined structure-based solar cell is promising two folds increment of the maximum theoretical photovoltaic conversion efficiency i.e., > 60% in comparison with that of the bulk analogs e.g., silicon-based and dye sensitized solar cell (ca. 32% of maximum theoretical efficiency). The key to the significant increment is the ability of the fluorophore to exhibit multiple exciton generation upon absorption photon with sufficient energy. Small size of lead chalcogenides (PbS, PbSe, PbTe) crystals have been reported and proven experimentally could exhibit this unique property. We have investigated few clusters of narrow bandgap lead chalcogenides nanocrystals i.e., (PbS)n, (PbSe)n and (PbTe)n; which n¼4 - 80. The cluster models were optimized using quantum chemical calculations to the lowest energy geometry at B3LYP/lanl2dz level of theory. The predicted realistic (PbS)80, (PbSe)50, and (PbTe)74 clusters with the size, and bandgap of 4.58 nm (2.00 eV), 4.03nm (1.51 eV), and 4.84nm (1.55 eV) are smaller than that of their exciton Bohr radius i.e., 5.01, 13.1, and 24.8 nm respectively. Therefore, the occurrence of multi exciton generation in the clusters is hypothesized upon absorption of photon with Ephoton ¼ 2Eg. Taylor & Francis 2020-05-02 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/31455/1/3.%20Publication%20PSM17002%20%28ICFPAM%29.pdf Nur Farha, Shaafi and Saifful Kamaluddin, Muzakir and Mohd Fakhrul Zamani, Kadir and Shujahadeen, B. Aziz (2020) A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 693 (1). pp. 57-65. ISSN 1542-1406 (Print) 1563-5287 (Online). (Published) https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/gmcl20 https://doi.org/10.1080/15421406.2020.1723919 |
| spellingShingle | HD28 Management. Industrial Management TP Chemical technology Nur Farha, Shaafi Saifful Kamaluddin, Muzakir Mohd Fakhrul Zamani, Kadir Shujahadeen, B. Aziz A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides |
| title | A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides |
| title_full | A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides |
| title_fullStr | A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides |
| title_full_unstemmed | A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides |
| title_short | A density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides |
| title_sort | density functional theory study on multiple exciton generation in lead chalcogenides |
| topic | HD28 Management. Industrial Management TP Chemical technology |
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