The defect challenge of wide-bandgap semiconductors for photovoltaics and beyond
Alex M. Ganose, David O. Scanlon, Aron Walsh, Robert L. Z. Hoye
Abstract
The optoelectronic performance of wide-bandgap semiconductors often cannot compete with that of their defect-tolerant small-bandgap counterpart. Here, the authors outline three main challenges to overcome for mitigating the impact of defects in wide-bandgap semiconductors.
Topics & Concepts
Band gapSemiconductorPhotovoltaicsWide-bandgap semiconductorMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsSemiconductor materialsNanotechnologyEngineering physicsPhotovoltaic systemPhysicsElectrical engineeringEngineeringSemiconductor materials and devicesElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesMachine Learning in Materials Science