Li₁Fe₁Cu₁S₂ is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining lithium, iron, and copper in a layered or mixed-valence crystal structure. This is a research-phase material primarily of interest in energy storage and photovoltaic applications, where multi-metal sulfides are being explored for improved ionic conductivity, electron transport, or light absorption compared to binary alternatives. The compound belongs to the broader family of transition-metal sulfides and is notable for potentially combining the lithium-ion transport pathways (relevant to battery electrolytes) with the electronic properties of iron-copper sulfides (used in photocatalysis and thin-film solar devices).
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6010 | eV/atom | — |