Cu3ScSe3

Cu3ScSe3 is a ternary semiconducting compound belonging to the copper-rare earth chalcogenide family, combining copper, scandium, and selenium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where its bandgap and crystal structure offer potential advantages in light absorption and charge transport. Engineers consider such ternary chalcogenides as alternatives to more common binary semiconductors (like CdTe or CIGS) for next-generation solar cells and light-emitting devices, though scalable synthesis and stability remain active research challenges.