Speaker
Mr
Mahmud Abdulsalam
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)
Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution
Professor Daniel P. Joubert, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. email: daniel.joubert2@wits.ac.za
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD)?
PhD
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?
No
Abstract content <br> (Max 300 words)
Molybdenum selenide structures may be potential may be potential materials for constructing solar cells. In this study, we numerically investigate the structural, electronic structure and pressure phase transition properties of some molybdenum selenide structures using density functional theory (DFT). Three DFT approximations are used to determine trends and properties. Pressure phase transitions up to 10 Gpa and elastic properties are examined to identify structurally stable systems. The electronic structure of the most stable systems are explored to determine the best potential candidates for solar energy harvesting.
Primary author
Mr
Mahmud Abdulsalam
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)
Co-author
Prof.
Daniel Joubert
(University of the Witwatersrand)