Abstract
We report the effects of reduced dimensionality and organic networks on defect reactions in a hybrid solid of PbS (galena). Through first-principles calculations, we demonstrate that formation of the organic-inorganic network increases both the band gap and defect reaction energies. Remarkably, anion vacancies result in a localized defect center in both the bulk and hybrid materials, with high ionization energies deep in the band gap, while cation vacancies provide low energy shallow acceptor levels; the hybrid system will favor intrinsic p-type conductivity. The results demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing hybrid solids to engineer material properties for solar cell applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1284-1287 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Apr 15 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry