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Enhanced absorption in black phosphorene on adsorption of Li and K for use in energy conversion applications

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Using density functional theory, we present a comparative investigation on the effect of adsorption of Li an K atoms on optical properties of black phosphorene. The results reveal enhanced light absorption in the visible region (400 to 700 nm) for Li and K adsorbed phosphorene structures. Bandstructure calculations show negligible bandgap in the adsorbed structures in comparison to a bndgap of ~ 1.3 eV in pristine phosphorene. The peaks in dielectric constants and refractive index are in-line with the peaks in absorption. High absorption in the visible region in adsorbed structures can find applications of phosphorene in solar energy conversion applications and other optoelectronic devices.

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Ranjan, P., Choudhary, S. Enhanced absorption in black phosphorene on adsorption of Li and K for use in energy conversion applications. Opt Quant Electron 54, 143 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-021-03500-y

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