CuIn3Se5
semiconductor· CuIn3Se5
CuIn₃Se₅ is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcopyrite family, composed of copper, indium, and selenium. It is primarily investigated as a photovoltaic absorber material for thin-film solar cells and as a potential material for optoelectronic devices, where it offers tunable bandgap properties and theoretical advantages in light absorption efficiency compared to binary and ternary alternatives. The material remains largely in research and development phases, with interest driven by its potential to improve conversion efficiencies in next-generation solar technologies and its compatibility with low-cost deposition techniques.
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