KInSnS4
semiconductor· KInSnS4
KInSnS₄ is an experimental quaternary sulfide semiconductor composed of potassium, indium, tin, and sulfur. This compound belongs to the family of metal sulfides being investigated for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, particularly as an absorber layer or buffer layer alternative in thin-film solar cells. While still primarily a research material rather than an established commercial product, quaternary sulfides like KInSnS₄ are of interest because they offer tunable bandgaps and potentially improved light-harvesting efficiency compared to binary or ternary sulfide counterparts, making them candidates for next-generation sustainable energy conversion devices.
thin-film photovoltaicssolar cell absorber layersoptoelectronic devicesexperimental semiconductorslight-harvesting materialsbandgap engineering
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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