The energy band gaps (Eg) of CsSn1−xCuxI3 (x = 0, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1).
| Samples | Types of band gap | Present work | Band gap value, Eg (eV) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exp. ref. | Theo. ref. | |||
| CsSnI3 (unit cell) | Direct | 0.442 | 1.27a | 0.30b, 0.59b, 0.38c |
| CsSnI3 (supercell) | Direct | 0.445 | — | — |
| CsSn0.875Cu0.125I3 | Indirect | 0.59 | — | — |
| CsSn0.25Cu0.75I3 | Indirect | 0.48 | — | — |
| CsSn0.5Cu0.5I3 | Indirect | 0.42 | — | — |
| CsSnCuI3 | Indirect | 0.29 | — | — |