Ternary Oxide Semiconductors and Alloys: Hope and Reality

Abstract

This perspective talk focuses on the history and status of new materials with targeted application in solar energy conversion. Specifically, photoelectrochemical energy conversion/solar water splitting and wide bandgap oxide semiconductors and alloys for solar windows and displays are the two targeted application areas. The Cu-M-V-O family of oxide semiconductors will be discussed in this poster. Both synthetic aspects and chemical composition-property-performance correlations will be presented. Acknowledgements. This work was primarily supported by the National Science Foundation UTA/NU Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (NSF DMR-2122128).