K10Zn4Ge4S17

semiconductor
· K10Zn4Ge4S17

K10Zn4Ge4S17 is a quaternary semiconductor compound belonging to the zinc-germanium-sulfide family, combining potassium, zinc, germanium, and sulfur in a layered or framework crystal structure. This is a research-phase material investigated for its potential nonlinear optical, photonic, and wide-bandgap semiconductor properties, with applications being explored primarily in academic and developmental settings rather than established commercial manufacturing. The material's interest stems from its ability to combine multiple cations and its sulfide composition, which can enable tunable electronic properties and transparency in infrared wavelengths—making it a candidate for advanced optical devices and next-generation photonic systems where conventional semiconductors are limited.

nonlinear optical devicesinfrared photonicsresearch-phase semiconductorswide-bandgap optoelectronicscrystal engineeringfrequency conversion applications

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