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arxiv: 2512.17467 · v1 · submitted 2025-12-19 · ⚛️ physics.optics

Design Guidelines for Plasmon-Enhanced CsSn_xGe_(1-x)I₃ Perovskite LEDs: A DFT-Informed FDTD Study

Shoumik Debnath , Sudipta Saha , Khondokar Zahin , Ying Yin Tsui , Md. Zahurul Islam This is my paper

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keywords lead-free perovskiteCsSnGeI3plasmonic enhancementPurcell enhancementlight extraction efficiencyDFT calculationsFDTD simulationnear-infrared LED
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Compositional tuning of CsSnGeI3 perovskites with plasmonic nanorods delivers 12-fold emission enhancement and 25% light extraction in lead-free NIR LEDs.

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The paper uses density functional theory to calculate optical constants for five different tin-to-germanium ratios in CsSn_x Ge_{1-x} I3, then feeds those values into finite-difference time-domain simulations of a full LED stack that includes gold-silica core-shell nanorods. It identifies specific compositions that maximize Purcell enhancement of spontaneous emission and overall light extraction efficiency while retaining reasonable stability. A sympathetic reader would care because these materials offer a safer, lead-free route to near-infrared emitters for flexible and wearable devices, yet most light is normally trapped inside the structure; the simulations point to concrete design choices that could make such devices viable.

Core claim

DFT calculations yield composition-dependent complex refractive indices and extinction coefficients for CsSn_x Ge_{1-x} I3 with x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1; these constants are inserted into FDTD models of a PeLED containing optimized Au/SiO2 nanorods, producing a maximum 12.1-fold Purcell enhancement at x = 0.25, 25% light extraction efficiency at x = 0.5, 36% LEE improvement at x = 0, and 96% spectral overlap for Sn-rich films.

What carries the argument

DFT-computed composition-specific complex refractive indices and extinction coefficients supplied as inputs to FDTD simulations of Au/SiO2 core-shell nanorods embedded in the perovskite layer.

If this is right

  • CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 provides the best overall combination of 25% extraction efficiency, 5.3-fold Purcell factor, 93% spectral overlap, and oxidation stability for wearable applications.
  • CsSn0.25Ge0.75I3 is preferred when maximum spontaneous emission rate is the priority.
  • Sn-rich compositions achieve up to 96% overlap between the emitter spectrum and plasmon resonance.
  • Pure CsSnI3 sees a 36% relative improvement in light extraction efficiency from the nanorods alone.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

  • The reported design rules could be tested by fabricating the recommended compositions and comparing measured versus simulated extraction efficiencies under identical nanorod placement.
  • Similar DFT-FDTD workflows might be applied to other lead-free perovskite families to accelerate screening before growth experiments.
  • Higher extraction efficiency would lower the drive current needed for a target brightness, potentially extending operational lifetime in flexible devices.

Load-bearing premise

The DFT-derived refractive indices and extinction coefficients for each composition accurately represent the optical response of real deposited thin films, and the idealized nanorod geometry and interfaces in the FDTD model match what can be fabricated.

What would settle it

Fabricate a CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 device with the modeled Au/SiO2 nanorods and directly measure its external quantum efficiency or light extraction; a value significantly below 25% would falsify the predicted performance.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2512.17467 by Khondokar Zahin, Md. Zahurul Islam, Shoumik Debnath, Sudipta Saha, Ying Yin Tsui.

Figure 1
Figure 1. Figure 1: Computational workflow for FDTD simulation of plasmonic CsSn [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p004_1.png] view at source ↗
Figure 2
Figure 2. Figure 2: (a) Layered device architecture of the CsSn [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p005_2.png] view at source ↗
Figure 3
Figure 3. Figure 3: Schematic illustration of the CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3-based PeLED structure incorporating a plasmonic Au/SiO2 nanorod. The device stack (ITO/Spiro￾OMeTAD/CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3/ZnO/Ag) includes a dipole emitter positioned near the embedded Au/SiO2 core–shell nanorod to enable plasmon–emitter coupling. The nanorod geometry is defined by the Au core length (𝑙) and radius (𝑟), surrounded by a SiO2 shell. non-uniform spatial mesh … view at source ↗
Figure 4
Figure 4. Figure 4: Different doping arrangement of CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3. (a) 𝑥 = 1, (b) 𝑥 = 0.75, (c) 𝑥 = 0.5, (d) 𝑥 = 0.25 and (e) 𝑥 = 0. Green, grey, brown, and violet indicate Ge, Sn, I, and Cs, respectively [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p007_4.png] view at source ↗
Figure 5
Figure 5. Figure 5: Optical properties of CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3. (a) Refractive index and (b) extinction coefficient for various compositions of 𝑥. The complex refractive index (𝑛 and 𝑘 spectra) obtained from the frequency-dependent dielectric function reveals pronounced compositional dependence ( [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p008_5.png] view at source ↗
Figure 6
Figure 6. Figure 6: (a) Bandgap of CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3 for various compositions of 𝑥. (b) Absorption coefficient of CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3 for various compositions of 𝑥 [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p009_6.png] view at source ↗
Figure 7
Figure 7. Figure 7: Composition-dependent Purcell factor enhancement in CsSn [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p010_7.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 8. Figure 8: Composition-dependent LEE in CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3-based LED for (a) 𝑥 = 1, (b) 𝑥 = 0.75, (c) 𝑥 = 0.5, (d) 𝑥 = 0.25, (e) 𝑥 = 0 [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p011_8.png] view at source ↗
Figure 9
Figure 9. Figure 9: Composition-dependent LEE enhancement in CsSn [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p012_9.png] view at source ↗
Figure 10
Figure 10. Figure 10: Composition-dependent spectral overlap in CsSn [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p013_10.png] view at source ↗
Figure 11
Figure 11. Figure 11: Far-field emission profiles of CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3-based LEDs for (a) 𝑥 = 1, (b) 𝑥 = 0.75, (c) 𝑥 = 0.5, (d) 𝑥 = 0.25, and (e) 𝑥 = 0. Panel (f) shows the common color scale corresponding to the normalized far-field intensity used for all compositions. Composition-dependent far-field plots for all values of x in CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3 are shown in [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p014_11.png] view at source ↗
Figure 12
Figure 12. Figure 12: Far-field emission analysis of CsSn𝑥Ge1−𝑥I3-based LEDs. (a) Angular line cuts extracted from the far-field emission maps, illustrating composition-dependent emission directionality. (b) Beamwidth (FWHM) of the angular emission profiles, quantifying the transition from directional to diffuse emission with increasing Sn content. (c) Integrated far-field radiated power as a function of Sn composition, highli… view at source ↗
Figure 13
Figure 13. Figure 13: Spider plot comparing normalized performance metrics of CsSn [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p017_13.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 14. Figure 14: Design landscapes illustrating competing emission and extraction mechanisms [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p018_14.png] view at source ↗
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CsSn$_x$Ge$_{1-x}$I$_3$ as lead-free perovskites are promising for next generation NIR emitting perovskite LEDs due to their tunable bandgaps and stability. However, they suffer from poor light extraction efficiency, and accurate composition-specific optical data for these materials remain scarce. This study presents a DFT-FDTD framework to optimize light extraction via compositional tuning and plasmonic enhancement. First, DFT calculations were performed to obtain composition-specific complex refractive index and extinction coefficient values for $x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75$, and $1$. Results show bandgap increased from 1.331 eV for CsSnI$_3$ to 1.927 eV for CsGeI$_3$ with increasing Ge content, while refractive index ranges from 2.2 to 2.6 across compositions. These optical constants were then used as inputs for FDTD simulations of a PeLED structure with optimized Au/SiO$_2$ core-shell nanorods for plasmonic enhancement. A 12.1-fold Purcell enhancement was achieved for CsSn$_{0.25}$Ge$_{0.75}$I$_3$, while light extraction efficiency reached 25% for CsSn$_{0.5}$Ge$_{0.5}$I$_3$. LEE enhancement of 36% was obtained for CsSnI$_3$, and spectral overlap between emitter and plasmon resonance reached 96% for Sn-rich compositions. Design guidelines indicate CsSn$_{0.5}$Ge$_{0.5}$I$_3$ offers optimal balance of extraction efficiency (25%), Purcell enhancement (5.3$\times$), spectral overlap (93%), and oxidation stability for wearable and flexible optoelectronic applications, while CsSn$_{0.25}$Ge$_{0.75}$I$_3$ is recommended for applications prioritizing spontaneous emission rate.

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Referee Report

3 major / 2 minor

Summary. The manuscript develops a DFT-FDTD workflow to generate composition-specific optical constants (n and k) for CsSn_x Ge_{1-x} I_3 perovskites (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1) and uses them to simulate plasmon-enhanced LED structures incorporating Au/SiO2 core-shell nanorods. Key quantitative outputs are a 12.1-fold Purcell enhancement for x=0.25, 25% light extraction efficiency (LEE) for x=0.5, 36% LEE enhancement for x=0, and spectral overlaps of 93-96%, from which design guidelines are derived recommending CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 for balanced performance and CsSn0.25Ge0.75I3 for maximum spontaneous emission rate.

Significance. If the DFT-derived optical constants prove representative of fabricated films, the study supplies concrete, composition-tuned design rules for improving extraction and emission rates in lead-free NIR perovskite LEDs, filling a noted gap in optical data and offering guidance for flexible optoelectronic devices.

major comments (3)
  1. [DFT Calculations] DFT Calculations section: the manuscript does not specify the exchange-correlation functional, k-point sampling, or any bandgap correction (scissor shift, hybrid functional, or GW) applied to the computed extinction coefficients. Because k(ω) near the absorption edge directly sets the plasmon-emitter spectral overlap (reported 93-96%) and therefore the Purcell factors, a 0.1-0.3 uncertainty in k would propagate to the claimed 12.1-fold enhancement for CsSn0.25Ge0.75I3.
  2. [FDTD Simulations] FDTD Simulations section: the idealized nanorod geometry, perfect interfaces, and fixed placement are used without any sensitivity analysis to realistic perturbations such as surface roughness, oxidation, or positional disorder. These factors alter the local density of states and can change both the reported Purcell enhancement and the 25% LEE value for CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 by amounts comparable to the claimed improvements.
  3. [Results and Discussion] Results and Discussion: no error bars, convergence tests, or uncertainty quantification are provided for the optical constants or the FDTD-derived metrics, despite the abstract's emphasis on quantitative design guidelines. This omission makes it impossible to assess whether the 12.1-fold and 25% figures are robust or within the expected DFT/FDTD numerical uncertainty.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Methods] The definition of light extraction efficiency (LEE) should be stated explicitly, including the integration limits and normalization used in the FDTD post-processing.
  2. [Figures] Figure captions and axis labels for the refractive-index and extinction-coefficient plots should include the precise DFT parameters (functional, cutoff, etc.) so readers can reproduce the inputs.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for the constructive and detailed comments on our manuscript. These have identified important areas for improving reproducibility, realism, and rigor. We address each major comment below and will revise the manuscript accordingly to incorporate the requested details and analyses.

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  1. Referee: [DFT Calculations] DFT Calculations section: the manuscript does not specify the exchange-correlation functional, k-point sampling, or any bandgap correction (scissor shift, hybrid functional, or GW) applied to the computed extinction coefficients. Because k(ω) near the absorption edge directly sets the plasmon-emitter spectral overlap (reported 93-96%) and therefore the Purcell factors, a 0.1-0.3 uncertainty in k would propagate to the claimed 12.1-fold enhancement for CsSn0.25Ge0.75I3.

    Authors: We agree that explicit specification of the DFT parameters is necessary for assessing the reliability of the derived optical constants. In the revised manuscript we will expand the DFT Calculations section to state the exchange-correlation functional, k-point sampling density, and any bandgap correction (scissor shift) that was applied. We will also add a short discussion of how typical variations in k(ω) near the absorption edge affect the reported spectral overlaps and Purcell factors, thereby addressing the propagation of uncertainty to the 12.1-fold enhancement value. revision: yes

  2. Referee: [FDTD Simulations] FDTD Simulations section: the idealized nanorod geometry, perfect interfaces, and fixed placement are used without any sensitivity analysis to realistic perturbations such as surface roughness, oxidation, or positional disorder. These factors alter the local density of states and can change both the reported Purcell enhancement and the 25% LEE value for CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 by amounts comparable to the claimed improvements.

    Authors: The idealized geometry is indeed a limitation of the present study. In the revision we will add a dedicated sensitivity analysis subsection to the FDTD Simulations section. This will examine the influence of surface roughness, oxidation layers, and positional disorder on both the Purcell factor and light extraction efficiency. The updated results will be used to qualify the design guidelines and to indicate the range of performance expected under more realistic fabrication conditions. revision: yes

  3. Referee: [Results and Discussion] Results and Discussion: no error bars, convergence tests, or uncertainty quantification are provided for the optical constants or the FDTD-derived metrics, despite the abstract's emphasis on quantitative design guidelines. This omission makes it impossible to assess whether the 12.1-fold and 25% figures are robust or within the expected DFT/FDTD numerical uncertainty.

    Authors: We acknowledge that the absence of error bars and convergence information weakens the quantitative claims. In the revised manuscript we will include convergence tests for both the DFT k-point sampling and the FDTD mesh resolution in the Supplementary Information. In the main text we will add estimated uncertainties (derived from variations in key input parameters) to the reported Purcell enhancement and LEE values, together with error bars on the relevant figures, so that readers can evaluate the robustness of the 12.1-fold and 25% figures. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No significant circularity: DFT optical constants are independent inputs to FDTD

full rationale

The paper computes composition-specific complex refractive indices and extinction coefficients via DFT for x = 0 to 1, then feeds these fixed values as inputs into separate FDTD simulations of the PeLED structure with Au/SiO2 nanorods. Purcell factors and light extraction efficiencies emerge as simulation outputs rather than being redefined or fitted within the same equations. No self-citations are invoked to justify uniqueness or ansatzes, and no fitted parameters are relabeled as predictions. The derivation chain remains self-contained against external benchmarks, with DFT providing first-principles optical data independent of the electromagnetic modeling step.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

1 free parameters · 2 axioms · 0 invented entities

The central claims rest on standard DFT exchange-correlation approximations and classical electromagnetic boundary conditions in FDTD; no new entities are postulated.

free parameters (1)
  • nanorod geometry and placement
    Dimensions and positions of Au/SiO2 core-shell nanorods were optimized within the FDTD model to achieve reported enhancements.
axioms (2)
  • domain assumption DFT with chosen functional and pseudopotentials yields accurate complex refractive indices for these perovskites
    Invoked when optical constants are extracted and fed directly into FDTD without further correction.
  • standard math Maxwell's equations with local dielectric response fully describe the plasmonic enhancement in the modeled geometry
    Standard assumption of FDTD electromagnetic simulation.

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