La2GeSe5 is a rare-earth chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining lanthanum, germanium, and selenium. This is a research-phase material belonging to the family of wide-bandgap semiconductors and ionic conductors, studied primarily for solid-state electrolyte and photonic applications rather than established commercial use. The material is notable for potential in all-solid-state batteries and infrared photonics, where its ionic conductivity and optical transparency in the mid-infrared range offer alternatives to more conventional oxide or polymer electrolytes, though manufacturing maturity and cost remain barriers to widespread adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.240 | eV | — |