PbBiO2Br is a lead bismuth oxyhalide semiconductor compound combining lead, bismuth, oxygen, and bromine in a layered perovskite or related crystal structure. This is a research-stage material being investigated for photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical applications, offering a wider bandgap alternative to pure halide perovskites with potential advantages in stability and reduced lead toxicity through bismuth incorporation. The material belongs to the emerging family of mixed-metal halide semiconductors, which are actively explored as next-generation solar absorbers and visible-light photocatalysts to overcome limitations of traditional lead halide perovskites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.300 | eV | — |