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Zakay N, Schlesinger A, Argaman U, Nguyen L, Maman N, Koren B, Ozeri M, Makov G, Golan Y, Azulay D. Electrical and Optical Properties of γ-SnSe: A New Ultra-narrow Band Gap Material. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:15668-15675. [PMID: 36920349 PMCID: PMC10064319 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
We describe the unusual properties of γ-SnSe, a new orthorhombic binary phase in the tin monoselenide system. This phase exhibits an ultranarrow band gap under standard pressure and temperature conditions, leading to high conductivity under ambient conditions. Density functional calculations identified the similarity and difference between the new γ-SnSe phase and the conventional α-SnSe based on the electron localization function. Very good agreement was obtained for the band gap width between the band structure calculations and the experiment, and insight provided for the mechanism of reduction in the band gap. The unique properties of this material may render it useful for applications such as thermal imaging devices and solar cells.
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Affiliation(s)
- Noy Zakay
- Department
of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- Ilse
Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department
of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department
of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Ilse
Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department
of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- Ilse
Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Racah
Institute of Physics, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
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- Department
of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- Ilse
Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department
of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- Ilse
Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Azrieli
College of Engineering, Jerusalem 9103501, Israel
- Racah
Institute of Physics, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
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Koren B, Friedman O, Maman N, Hayun S, Ezersky V, Golan Y. Sample preparation induced phase transitions in solution deposited copper selenide thin films. RSC Adv 2021; 12:277-284. [PMID: 35424479 PMCID: PMC8978635 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07947f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Thin films of CuSe were deposited onto GaAs substrate. XRD showed that the as-deposited films were of the Klockmannite (CuSe – P63/mmc 194) phase with lattice parameters a0 = b0 = 0.3939 nm, c0 = 1.7250 nm; however, electron diffraction in the TEM surprisingly indicated the β-Cu2−xSe phase (Cu1.95Se – R3̄m 166) with lattice parameters a0 = b0 = 0.412 nm, c0 = 2.045 nm. The discrepancy originated from the specimen preparation method, where the energy of the focused ion beam resulted in loss of selenium which drives a phase transition to β-Cu2−xSe in this system. The same phase transition was observed also upon thermal treatment in vacuum, as well as when the 200 keV electron beam was focused on a powder sample in the TEM. The initial phase can be controlled to some extent by changing the composition of the reactants in solution, resulting in thin films of the cubic α-Cu2−xSe (Cu1.95Se – Fm3̄m) phase co-existing together with the β-Cu2−xSe phase. Ion beam irradiation causes Klockmannite CuSe to lose Se and transform into β-Cu2Se. Caution must be taken when using the dual beam FIB for preparing TEM specimen.![]()
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- Bar Koren
- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel .,Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel .,Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel .,Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel .,Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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Zakay N, Friedman O, Vradman L, Golan Y. Combinatorial Liquid Flow Deposition of PbS Semiconductor Thin Films. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Noy Zakay
- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- The Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- The Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Centre Negev, Beer-Sheva 84190, Israel
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
- The Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel
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Fundamental Aspects and Comprehensive Review on Physical Properties of Chemically Grown Tin-Based Binary Sulfides. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11081955. [PMID: 34443785 PMCID: PMC8402085 DOI: 10.3390/nano11081955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The rapid research progress in tin-based binary sulfides (SnxSy = o-SnS, c-SnS, SnS2, and Sn2S3) by the solution process has opened a new path not only for photovoltaics to generate clean energy at ultra-low costs but also for photocatalytic and thermoelectric applications. Fascinated by their prosperous developments, a fundamental understanding of the SnxSy thin film growth with respect to the deposition parameters is necessary to enhance the film quality and device performance. Therefore, the present review article initially delivers all-inclusive information such as structural characteristics, optical characteristics, and electrical characteristics of SnxSy. Next, an overview of the chemical bath deposition of SnxSy thin films and the influence of each deposition parameter on the growth and physical properties of SnxSy are interestingly outlined.
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