Qiaoyan Cheng , Mi Zhong , Dai-He Fan , Zheng-Tang Liu
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Abstract
This first principles study dopes CuI with Ge, Sn, Pb, Sb, and Bi. Doping causes volume expansion. Stability depends on atomic size matching. Ge, Sn, and Pb create deep donor levels. Sb and Bi create shallow donor levels. All dopants give n-type conductivity. This makes CuI a transparent conductor. Pb bonding is ionic. Sb and Bi bonding is neutral. Ge, Sn, Pb boost low energy absorption. Their optical properties match pure CuI above 2.2 to 2.4 eV. Sb and Bi change low energy optics greatly. Sb and Bi are best for n-type use. Ge, Sn, Pb are good for optoelectronics.
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