LaAlO₂S is a lanthanum aluminum oxysulfide semiconductor compound combining rare-earth and transition-metal elements in a mixed anionic (oxygen/sulfur) framework. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, belonging to the broader family of layered oxychalcogenides and rare-earth semiconductors. LaAlO₂S and related compounds are notable for their tunable bandgap and potential for visible-light photocatalysis, offering an alternative to traditional wide-bandgap oxides (like TiO₂) in applications requiring improved light absorption and chemical stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.300 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000105 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4800 | eV/atom | — |