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Journal of Synthetic Crystals ›› 2026, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (3): 461-474.DOI: 10.16553/j.cnki.issn1000-985x.2025.0231

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First-Principle Study on Electronic Structure and Optical Properties and Strain Effects of (SnSe) m /(SnS) n Lateral Heterojunctions

ZHAO Zhizhou1,2(), SU Erqing3, WANG Xinxi1,2, ZHOU Xinyuan1,2, ZHANG Lili1,2(), ZHAO Xucai1,2()   

  1. 1.Xinjiang Laboratory of Phase Transitions and Microstructures of Condensed Matter Physics,School of Physical Science and Technology,Yili Normal University,Yining 835000,China
    2.Yili Engineering Research Center of Green Silicon-Based Materials,Yining 835000,China
    3.Kashi Prefectural Teaching Research Office,Kashgar 844000,China
  • Received:2025-11-11 Online:2026-03-20 Published:2026-04-08
  • Contact: ZHANG Lili, ZHAO Xucai

Abstract: In this study, first-principles calculations were employed to construct armchair (AC) and zigzag (ZZ) type lateral heterojunction models, denoted as AC-(SnSe) m /(SnS) n and ZZ-(SnSe) m /(SnS) nm/n=1/11, 6/6, 11/1). The structural stability, electronic structure, optical properities, and strain regulation effects of these heterostructures were systematically investigated. The results show that the band gap of AC-(SnSe) m /(SnS) n decreases with increasing m, which is benefical to promote the generation of photoexcited electron-hole pairs and enhances photocatalytic activity. Among all the constructed configurations, only ZZ-(SnSe)6/(SnS)6 exhibits a typical type-Ⅱ band alignment structure, which effectively promotes the spatial separation of photogenerated carriers, increases the probability of electron excitation and transfer, and improves the overall optoelectronic performance. Optical absorption spectrum analysis indicates that both ZZ-(SnSe)6/(SnS)6 and AC-(SnSe)6/(SnS)6 possess stronger polarization responses and better carrier transport potentials, with ZZ-(SnSe)6/(SnS)6 displaying a wider optical absorption range and higher absorption intensity. Moreover, strain engineering is demonstrated to further regulate the properties. For AC-(SnSe)6/(SnS)6, a +4% tensile strain induces an indirect-to-direct band gap transition, while a -12% compressive strain significantly enhances optical absorption, suggesting superior photocatalytic efficiency. This study reveals the synergistic regulation mechanism of component ratio and strain engineering in SnSe/SnS lateral heterojunction, which provides a theoretical basis for the design of efficient two-dimensional photocatalytic/photovoltaic devices.

Key words: two-dimensional material; electronic structure; optical property; lateral heterojunction; strain; first-principles calculation

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