W4Se8 is a layered transition metal diselenide compound belonging to the family of two-dimensional semiconductors and van der Waals materials. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in optoelectronic and electronic device applications, particularly in contexts where ultrathin or few-layer semiconductors offer advantages over conventional bulk materials. The compound's layered structure and tunable bandgap make it of interest for next-generation photovoltaic devices, photodetectors, and field-effect transistors, though it remains largely in the experimental phase without widespread commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.092 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5250 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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