Rb2Cu2SnS4
semiconductor· Rb2Cu2SnS4
Rb2Cu2SnS4 is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound containing rubidium, copper, tin, and sulfur, belonging to the family of layered metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, as the copper-tin sulfide framework offers tunable band gap properties and potential for thin-film solar cells and light-emitting devices. While not yet widely deployed in commercial applications, compounds in this material family are being investigated as cost-effective alternatives to conventional semiconductors due to their abundant constituent elements and inherent structural properties.
photovoltaic researchthin-film solar cellsoptoelectronic devicessemiconductor researchchalcogenide materialsnext-generation solar absorbers
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
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Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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