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Plasma-Tailored Intrinsic Defect Engineering for BiFeO₃ Homojunctions: A Non-element Intrusive Doping Strategy.

Jia Zhao¹, Mengdi Sun^1,2, Jingjing Zhao¹

¹School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.

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|November 5, 2025

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Engineers created a new doping method for perovskite semiconductors, enhancing charge transfer in photoelectrochemical systems. This defect engineering approach significantly boosts efficiency for clean energy applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Semiconductor Physics

Background:

Homojunction engineering is key for improving charge separation and transfer in photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems.
Controllable doping remains a challenge for creating effective homojunctions in semiconductors.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a non-element intrusive doping strategy for constructing homojunctions in perovskite semiconductors.
To enhance photoelectrochemical performance through intrinsic defect gradient engineering.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO3) homojunction using intrinsic defect gradient engineering.
Oxygen vacancy (V_O) concentration controlled via O₂/Ar plasma treatment.
Characterization using X-ray spectroscopy, optical simulations, and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations.

Main Results:

Optimized BFO photocathode achieved a photocurrent density of ~0.68 mA/cm², nearly doubling pristine BFO.
Demonstrated a high H₂O₂ production rate of 462.1 mmol·L^-1·h^-1·m^-2 with long-term stability.
O₂ plasma treatment reduced surface V_O, lowered the Fermi level, and created an internal electric field for enhanced electron transfer.

Conclusions:

Intrinsic defect gradient engineering provides an effective strategy for constructing homojunctions in perovskite-type semiconductors.
The developed method enhances charge transfer and photoelectrochemical performance.
This approach offers a pathway for designing efficient photoelectrodes for energy applications.