Al₂Co₄S₈ is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining aluminum, cobalt, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the thiospinel family and remains primarily in research and development stages, with potential applications in photocatalysis, energy storage, and optoelectronic devices due to its layered structure and tunable band gap. Interest in this compound centers on its ability to harness visible light absorption and catalytic activity—properties that make it a candidate for next-generation clean energy technologies, though industrial-scale production and deployment remain limited.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6790 | eV/atom | — |