Lu1 Cu1 S2

semiconductor
· Lu1 Cu1 S2

LuCuS₂ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining lutetium, copper, and sulfur in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenides and is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal elements can yield tunable bandgaps and interesting photon-absorption characteristics. LuCuS₂ represents an understudied composition within the broader class of multinary sulfides that show promise for thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and other semiconductor devices where rare-earth doping or mixed-metal coordination offers advantages over conventional binary or ternary semiconductors.

Photovoltaic researchPhotodetector developmentThin-film semiconductorsOptoelectronic devicesRare-earth semiconductor research

Compliance & Regulations

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