CdTaO2N is an oxynitride semiconductor compound combining cadmium, tantalum, oxygen, and nitrogen elements. This is a research-phase material being investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, particularly in visible-light water splitting and hydrogen generation, where its tuned bandgap offers advantages over traditional oxides. The material belongs to the family of ternary/quaternary nitride semiconductors, which are emerging alternatives to conventional photocatalysts like TiO2 for environmental remediation and renewable energy conversion.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.400 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000104 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2400 | eV/atom | DFT |
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