TaTaO₂S is a mixed-valence tantalum oxide sulfide ceramic compound combining tantalum, oxygen, and sulfur elements. This is an emerging research material within the broader family of transition metal chalcogenides and oxychalcogenides, investigated primarily for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications due to its narrow bandgap and unusual electronic structure. The material remains largely experimental, with potential advantages over conventional semiconductors in visible-light photocatalysis, water splitting, and environmental remediation where sulfur incorporation can tune electronic properties and enhance light absorption compared to pure oxide counterparts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.00449 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5600 | eV/atom | DFT |
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