LaAuO₂S is a mixed-valence lanthanum gold oxide sulfide ceramic compound that combines rare-earth, noble metal, and chalcogen elements in a layered or complex crystal structure. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its potential electrochemical and photocatalytic properties rather than established industrial production. The material family shows promise in energy conversion applications such as fuel cells, electrocatalysis, and photocatalytic water splitting, where the combination of lanthanum's rare-earth chemistry, gold's catalytic activity, and sulfur's redox versatility offers potential advantages over conventional oxide ceramics, though practical applications remain in early development stages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.0000114 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.080 | eV/atom | DFT |
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