Mg₁V₄S₈ is a layered transition metal sulfide semiconductor compound combining magnesium, vanadium, and sulfur in a mixed-valence structure. This is a research-phase material investigated for its potential in energy storage, catalysis, and optoelectronic applications, with particular interest in its layered crystal structure that resembles other two-dimensional (2D) materials. Compared to graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), vanadium sulfides offer tunable electronic properties and redox-active sites, making them candidates for battery cathodes, electrochemical catalysts, and photoelectrochemical devices, though commercial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.009 | eV/atom | — |