Cu2 O2
semiconductor· Cu2 O2
Cu₂O₂ is an experimental copper oxide semiconductor compound representing a mixed-valence copper oxide system. This material is primarily of interest in materials research for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, where copper oxides are being explored as alternatives to rare-earth semiconductors for energy conversion and environmental remediation. While not yet mature for widespread industrial adoption, copper oxide semiconductors in this family are notable for their potential low cost, earth abundance, and tunable electronic properties compared to conventional semiconductors.
photocatalytic water splittingsolar energy conversionenvironmental remediation (research)optoelectronic devices (experimental)copper oxide semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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