LaCuOS is an oxysulfide semiconductor compound combining lanthanum, copper, oxygen, and sulfur—a member of the emerging mixed-anion semiconductor family. This is primarily a research material being investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, notable for its tunable bandgap and potential to overcome limitations of single-anion semiconductors (pure oxides or sulfides) by leveraging both oxygen and sulfide bonding. Engineers consider it for applications requiring visible-light activity or enhanced charge separation where conventional wide-bandgap oxides or unstable sulfides fall short.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.140 | eV | — |