Exploring the optoelectronic and thermoelectric potential of Cs2MoAgX6 (X = Cl, F) double perovskites via first-principles calculations
摘要
This study comprehensively investigates the structural, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of the cubic double perovskites Cs2MoAgX6 (X = Cl, F) using first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Structural optimization via the Birch-Murnaghan equation of state confirms stability, yielding lattice constants of 9.1636 Å for Cs2MoAgF6 and 10.4606 Å for Cs2MoAgCl6. Mechanical analysis indicates both compounds are brittle. Electronic band structure calculations with the TB-mBJ potential reveal direct bandgaps of 2.4 eV for Cs2MoAgF6 and 1.84 eV for Cs2MoAgCl6, confirming their semiconducting nature. Optical properties demonstrate that Cs2MoAgCl6 exhibits superior performance with a high absorption coefficient (250 × 104 cm−1) and significant optical conductivity (7000 Ω−1 cm−1), making it ideal for visible-light optoelectronics. Conversely, Cs2MoAgF6 shows a blue-shifted response suited for UV applications. Thermoelectric analysis indicates Cs2MoAgCl6 maintains a promising figure of merit (ZT) across a 200–800 K temperature range, highlighting its potential for high-temperature thermoelectric applications. These results establish Cs2MoAgCl6 as a highly promising candidate for solar energy conversion and thermoelectric devices.