Li₄Al₄Se₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining lithium, aluminum, and selenium—a representative member of mixed-cation chalcogenide semiconductors. This is primarily a research material under investigation for solid-state ionics and optoelectronic applications, rather than an established industrial product. The material's appeal lies in its potential for all-solid-state battery electrolytes and photovoltaic devices, where the combination of ionic conductivity and wide bandgap semiconducting behavior could enable safer, higher energy-density energy storage and efficient light harvesting in next-generation devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 39.73 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.24 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.202 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.178 | eV/atom | — |