The quest for optimal photovoltaics: A theoretical exploration of quasi-one-dimensional tin based chalcogenides XSnS3 (X=Ba, Sr)

V., Chethan and C. P., Sujith and Mathew, Thomas and M., Mahendra (2023) The quest for optimal photovoltaics: A theoretical exploration of quasi-one-dimensional tin based chalcogenides XSnS3 (X=Ba, Sr). Materials Today Communications, 37. ISSN 23524928

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Abstract

Structural, mechanical, electronic, and optical properties of alkaline metals (Ba, Sr) tin chalcogenide were investigated by the first principles method based on density functional theory (DFT) implemented in the WEIN2K program. The study found that both materials exhibit a quasi-one-dimensional nature along the b-axis, and the optimized structure agrees with the available experimental data. Mechanical properties revealed that both materials are mechanically stable, exhibit ductility, and have significant anisotropy. BaSnS3 and SrSnS3 exhibit an indirect band gap with the values of 1.55 eV and 1.39 eV, respectively. Which is favorable for photovoltaic solar cell absorber materials. Like many ternary metal chalcogenides, XSnS3 compounds show significant anisotropy in the optical properties due to their quasi-one-dimensional structure. This work determined the degree of optical anisotropy of XSnS3 in terms of the dielectric function, refractive index, optical absorption, reflectivity, optical extinction, birefringence, and energy loss function. The results indicate that BaSnS3 and SrSnS3 materials possess notable optical anisotropy and a high absorption coefficient (α≈ 106 cm−1), low reflectivity and energy loss function within the visible and ultraviolet energy range. It indicates their potential for use in a range of applications, such as sensors, optoelectronics, and photovoltaic solar cell absorber materials. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Cited by: 5
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Barium compounds; Concentration (process); Density (specific gravity); Density functional theory; Electronic properties; Energy dissipation; Energy gap; Light absorption; Optical conductivity; Reflection; Refractive index; Solar absorbers; Solar cells; Solar power generation; Strontium compounds; Structural properties; Thermal expansion; Tin; Absorber material; Density functional theory; Density-functional-theory; Energy loss function; Photovoltaic solar cells; Photovoltaics; Quasi-one dimensional; Quasi-one-dimensional; Solar cell absorbers; Structural and electronic properties; Tin compounds
Subjects:	D Physical Science > Physics
Divisions:	Department of > Physics
Depositing User:	Mr Umendra uom
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2025 05:49
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2025 05:49
URI:	http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/18176

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