Cu2 Se1

semiconductor
· Cu2 Se1

Cu2Se (copper selenide) is a direct bandgap semiconductor compound belonging to the copper chalcogenide family, characterized by its layered crystal structure and mixed-valence copper ions. This material is investigated primarily in research contexts for thermoelectric energy conversion, photovoltaic devices, and optoelectronic applications, where its tunable bandgap and hole-dominated conductivity offer advantages over traditional semiconductors in specific temperature and wavelength ranges. Cu2Se is notable for its potential in waste-heat recovery systems and as a building block for heterostructured solar cells, though it remains less commercially established than silicon or III-V compounds due to stability and manufacturing challenges.

thermoelectric power generationphotovoltaic research devicesinfrared detectorsthin-film optoelectronicsmaterials research—semiconductorswaste-heat energy harvesting

Compliance & Regulations

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