Abstract
Interfaces between dissimilar materials control the transport of energy in a range of technologies including solar cells (electron transport), batteries (ion transport), and thermoelectrics (heat transport). Advances in computer power and algorithms mean that first-principles models of interfacial processes in realistic systems are now possible using accurate approaches such as density functional theory. In this ‘quick-start guide’, we discuss the best practice in how to construct atomic models between two materials and analysis techniques appropriate to probe changes in local bonding and electronic band offsets. A number of examples are given related to perovskite solar cells.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Article number | 016001 |
Journal | JPhys Energy |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Jan |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The research was funded by the Royal Society and the EU Horizon2020 Framework (STARCELL, grant no. 720907). This work also received support from the Faraday Institution (www.faraday.ac.uk), grant number EP/ S003053/1.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing Ltd.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Energy(all)
- Materials Chemistry
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)