GeHfO2S is an experimental quaternary semiconductor compound combining germanium, hafnium, oxygen, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the emerging class of mixed-anion and mixed-cation semiconductors being investigated for next-generation optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices. Research into GeHfO2S and related compounds is driven by the potential to engineer bandgaps and electronic properties beyond what single-compound semiconductors offer, making it relevant for photocatalysis, light emission, and advanced solar cell architectures where conventional materials like Si or GaAs reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.300 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000655 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6600 | eV/atom | DFT |
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