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Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

Chalcopyrite
pyrite
Semiconductors
Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide mineral (CuFeS₂) .


The Chalcopyrite materials, and related compounds, can exhibit
Analogy semiconductor properties . Chalcopyrite-type compounds ,both
natural and synthetic variants, have been studied for their
potential use in solar cells and optical devices.

Chalcopyrite semiconductors are compounds with a unique crystal structure that


resembles the mineral chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂).
They often consist of elements like cadmium (Cd), germanium (Ge), arsenic (As), zinc
(Zn), silicon (Si), and phosphorus (P), such as CdGeAs₂, CdGeP₂, and ZnSiAs₂.
Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

Zinc Blend

Diamond
Cubic
Chalcopyrite Structure
Zinc Blend
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Enhanced Electron Mobility : The chalcopyrite structure


1 reduces lattice distortions, allowing electrons to move more
freely.

Direct Bandgap : The unique atomic arrangement enables


2 direct electron transitions, making them efficient for light
absorption and emission.

Radiation Hardiness : The stable crystal structure resists


3 damage under radiation, making these semiconductors
suitable for space applications.
Chalcopyrite Structure
Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

Direct Bandgap : The unique atomic arrangement enables


direct electron transitions, making them efficient for light
absorption and emission. Chalcopyrite Structure
Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

Unique
Band gap
Properties
Tunability High
Power
Optical
Application
&
Thermal
Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

“polycrystalline thin film PV such as copper-indium-diselenide (CIS) are inherently


more stable and exhibit better performance than a-Si. Furthermore, preliminary
data indicate that CIS also offers exciting properties with respect to space
applications.”

Radiation Hardiness : The stable crystal structure resists


damage under radiation, making these semiconductors
suitable for space applications. Chalcopyrite Structure
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Bandgap Tunability

The bandgap of
chalcopyrite
semiconductors can be
tuned by altering the
composition, making
them versatile for
absorbing different light
wavelengths.
Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) Flexible, lightweight solar


Optical and Thermal panels

Thermal imaging and night


Photovoltaic and opto - Cadmium Germanium Arsenid (CdGeAs₂) vision technologies
electronic applications
due to direct band gap. Optical communication
Zinc Silicon Phosphide (ZnSiP₂) and medical lasers.

Excellent thermoelectric
Thermoelectric generators
efficiency enables them Copper Gallium Selenide (CuGaSe₂)
for power recovery.
to convert waste heat
High-sensitivity heat
into electricity in Copper Indium Diselenide (CIS) sensors
thermoelectric devices.
Power spacecraft /satellite
Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) temperature stability.
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High-Power
Applications
High-temperature and
high-radiation resilience
make them suitable for
space applications and
high-power electronics,
unlike organic or silicon-
based semiconductors,
which degrade faster
under extreme
conditions.
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Chalcopyrite Chalcopyrite
Silicon Silicon
Structure Structure
Unlike silicon’s cubic structure, Chalcopyrites, direct bandgaps : efficient
chalcopyrites have a tetragonal crystal light absorption
system, which allows for greater bandgap Silicon has an indirect bandgap , need
tunability thicker layer for same absorption.

Chalcopyrites have wider / tunable bandgaps : suitable for higher temperatures or specific
wavelength ranges operations
Introduction Structure Properties Differences Doping Applications

What this
report says !
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Doping
CuBSe2 Te (x = 0.125, 0.25) CuBSe(2-x)Te(x)

(x=0.125) (x=0.25)
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CuBSe2 CuBSe(2-x)Te(x)

The estimated : Eg = 1.141 eV and 1.105 eV


CuBSe2 Parent compound : Eg = 1.473 eV
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CuGaSe2

Having these different coefficients allows us to understand which transitions dominate at


various photon energies. This helps optimize the material's performance for specific
applications by choosing the energy range where absorption is strongest.
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Power-Generating Transparent Solar Cells : CIGS thin films allow


visible light to pass through, ideal for use in
Windows Using windows that generate electricity.
Chalcopyrite Solar Cells

.
These solar cells can capture light from both
the front and back, increasing energy
hv production.

Efficient with Low Light : work well even with


weak or indoor lighting

Cost-Effective Manufacturing: The thin films


are made using a low-cost solution-based
method
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Photo-Detector Thermo-Electric Devices Solar Cells


(ZnSiAs2) (CeGdP2) (CuInSe2)

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