DFT insight on stability, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric features of Na3XO (X = Cu, Ag) anti‐perovskites: Promising materials for sustainable energy applications

The structural stability, elastic, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric characteristics of anti‐perovskites Na3XO (X = Cu, Ag) have been studied using density functional theory (DFT). The computed formation energy suggests these materials' potential synthesis and thermal stability. The structural...

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Published in:International journal of quantum chemistry 2024-07, Vol.124 (13), p.n/a
Main Authors: Al‐Anazy, Murefah Mana, Ayyaz, Ahmad, Murtaza, G., Alshihri, Abdulaziz A., Usman, Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anti‐perovskites
Approximation
Charge density
Copper
Density functional theory
Dimensional analysis
Elastic properties
Electron charge distribution
Energy gap
Figure of merit
Free energy
Heat of formation
Optical properties
Optoelectronics
Perovskites
Refractivity
Renewable energy
Room temperature
Silver
Structural stability
Thermal stability
Thermoelectricity
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Summary:The structural stability, elastic, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric characteristics of anti‐perovskites Na3XO (X = Cu, Ag) have been studied using density functional theory (DFT). The computed formation energy suggests these materials' potential synthesis and thermal stability. The structural and elastic properties of Na3CuO and Na3AgO anti‐perovskite compounds were analyzed using the Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof (GGA‐PBE) generalized gradient potential approximation. The electronic and thermoelectric properties are calculated using the TB‐mBJ approximation. The materials are identified as direct narrow band gap semiconductors with band gaps of 0.65 and 0.43 eV. The analysis of two‐dimensional charge density contours indicates that Na3CuO and Na3AgO have a mixed bonding character, as validated by the investigation of electron charge density. We analyzed the optical properties of Na3CuO and Na3AgO, including dielectric function, refractive index, absorbance, optical reflectivity, and energy loss, using photon energy up to 6 eV. The investigated thermoelectric characteristics demonstrate figure of merit (ZT) values of 0.58 and 0.56 at room temperature. Consequently, the analyzed anti‐perovskites might address waste heat management requirements and sustainable energy solutions. Absorption peaks in the visible–ultraviolet region and figure of merit (ZT) values of 0.65 and 0.64 demonstrate the potential of Na3CuO and Na3AgO for optoelectronic and thermoelectric device applications.
ISSN:0020-7608
1097-461X
DOI:10.1002/qua.27439