Ab initio DFT calculations find zinc vacancies and interstitials dominate defects in Zn3P2, producing p-type behavior via shallow acceptors, with Frenkel pair formation partially compensating conductivity and thermodynamically limiting n-type doping.
Zn/P ratio and microstructure defines carrier density and electrical transport mechanism in earth-abundant Zn3-xP2+y thin films
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Intrinsic Point Defects and Frenkel Pair Formation in Photovoltaic Absorber Zn$_3$P$_2$: Regulating $p$-type Conductivity through Growth and Annealing Conditions
Ab initio DFT calculations find zinc vacancies and interstitials dominate defects in Zn3P2, producing p-type behavior via shallow acceptors, with Frenkel pair formation partially compensating conductivity and thermodynamically limiting n-type doping.