Influence of sodium concentration on the optoelectronic properties of silicon clathrate films
AK Bharwal, R Vollondat, C Tamin… - ACS Applied Energy …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Due to their original optoelectronic properties and cage-like structure, type-II silicon clathrate
(Na x Si136) films are investigated as a new silicon-based material for energy applications …
(Na x Si136) films are investigated as a new silicon-based material for energy applications …
A Novel Technique for Controlling Anisotropic Ion Diffusion: Bulk Single‐Crystalline Metallic Silicon Clathrate
Na‐free Si clathrates consisting only of Si cages are an allotrope of diamond‐structured Si.
This material is promising for various device applications, such as next‐generation …
This material is promising for various device applications, such as next‐generation …
Characterization of low sodium type II silicon clathrate film spin dynamics
Type II Si clathrate is a Si-based, crystalline alternative to diamond silicon with interesting
optoelectronic properties. Here, a pulsed electron paramagnetic resonance study of the spin …
optoelectronic properties. Here, a pulsed electron paramagnetic resonance study of the spin …
Structural Origin of Reversible Li Insertion in Guest‐Free, Type‐II Silicon Clathrates
The guest‐free, type‐II Si clathrate (Si136) is an open cage polymorph of Si with structural
features amenable to electrochemical Li storage. However, the detailed mechanism for …
features amenable to electrochemical Li storage. However, the detailed mechanism for …
A fabrication method for type-II Ge clathrate film by annealing of Ge film covered with Na layer
A simplistic and improved technique was employed for type-II Ge clathrate film fabrication on
the sapphire substrate. This method involves the deposition of metal Na layer onto …
the sapphire substrate. This method involves the deposition of metal Na layer onto …
Group IV clathrates for photovoltaic applications
T Kume, F Ohashi, S Nonomura - Japanese Journal of Applied …, 2017 - iopscience.iop.org
Recent studies on type-II Si/Ge clathrates for photovoltaic (PV) applications are reviewed.
The band-gap energies (E g) experimentally estimated for Si and Ge clathrates are …
The band-gap energies (E g) experimentally estimated for Si and Ge clathrates are …
Solid-state electrochemical synthesis of silicon clathrates using a sodium-sulfur battery inspired approach
Abstract Clathrates of Tetrel elements (Si, Ge, Sn) have attracted interest for their potential
use in batteries and other applications. Sodium-filled silicon clathrates are conventionally …
use in batteries and other applications. Sodium-filled silicon clathrates are conventionally …
[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and characterization of type II silicon clathrate films with low Na concentration
A two-step process for the synthesis of the silicon clathrate film on a diamond silicon wafer is
explored in detail. Key factors impacting the film quality are uncovered. We find that the …
explored in detail. Key factors impacting the film quality are uncovered. We find that the …
Numerical simulation and optimization of a silicon clathrate-based solar cell n-Si136/p-Si2 using SCAPS-1D program
The aim of this work is to optimize a prototype solar cell based on a real model with type-II
silicon clathrate Si 136 active layer. For that purpose, a simulation of a ITO/Ag/n-Si 136/p …
silicon clathrate Si 136 active layer. For that purpose, a simulation of a ITO/Ag/n-Si 136/p …
Enhancing Morphological and Optoelectronic Properties of Silicon Clathrate Films through Thermal Press Annealing and SF6 Treatment
Although silicon clathrates were discovered about 60 years ago, there has been little
research on diverse applications of such materials beyond thermoelectrics. With a direct …
research on diverse applications of such materials beyond thermoelectrics. With a direct …