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This study investigates Cs2CeAgCl6, a lead-free double perovskite material, examining its potential for resistive switching memory devices and optoelectronic applications. The research characterizes the structural, electronic, and optical properties of this halide double perovskite, demonstrating its capacity to exhibit bistable resistance states relevant to non-volatile memory applications. The material's optical bandgap and light-absorption characteristics were evaluated to assess its suitability as an active layer in photovoltaic or photodetector configurations.
Why it matters
Lead-free perovskites represent a critical research direction for replacing toxic lead-based compounds in next-generation memory and solar energy devices. Advances in this area could accelerate the development of environmentally safer, high-performance electronic and optoelectronic components.