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Valence level character in a mixed perovskite material and determination of the valence band maximum from photoelectron spectroscopy: variation with photon energy
B Philippe, T Jacobsson J, J Correa-Baena P, N Jena K, , ...
Published in American Chemical Society
2017
Volume: 121
   
Issue: 48
Pages: 26655 - 26666
Abstract
A better understanding of the electronic structure of perovskite materials used in photovoltaic devices is essential for their development and optimization. In this investigation, synchrotron-based photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) was used to experimentally delineate the character and energy position of the valence band structures of a mixed perovskite. The valence band was measured using PES with photon energies ranging from ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (21.2 eV) to hard X-rays (up to 4000 eV), and by taking the variation of the photoionization cross sections into account, we could experimentally determine the inorganic and organic contributions. The experiments were compared to theoretical calculations to further distinguish the role of the different anions in the electronic structure. This work also includes a thorough study of the valence band maximum and its position in relation to the Fermi level, which is crucial for the design and optimization of complete solar cells and their functional properties. © 2017 American Chemical Society.
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JournalData powered by TypesetThe Journal of Physical Chemistry C
PublisherData powered by TypesetAmerican Chemical Society
ISSN19327447
Open AccessNo