Electronic and optical properties of double perovskite oxide Pb2ScMO6 (M = Ta, Sb) using a first principles approach

摘要

In this study, the electronic and optical properties of the double perovskite (DP) oxides Pb2ScMO6 (M = Sb, Ta) were systematically investigated using the full-potential linearized augmented plane wave model. Calculations were performed using both the generalized gradient approximation and modified Becke-Johnson potentials. The results showed that the O-atom is responsible for the maxima in the density of states (DOS) in the valence band, whereas the Sc-atom contributes to the maximum DOS in the conduction band. The dielectric constants, absorption coefficients, and reflectivity were also calculated for these systems. The results indicated the presence of wide band gaps in both of these DPs, thereby indicating their insulating semiconducting nature.