YBiO2S is an oxysulfide semiconductor compound combining yttrium, bismuth, oxygen, and sulfur—a mixed-anion material class that bridges traditional oxide and sulfide semiconductors. This is primarily a research-phase material investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, where the combined anion chemistry offers tunable bandgap and light-absorption properties distinct from single-anion systems. Industrial adoption remains limited; YBiO2S shows promise in photocatalysis (water splitting, pollutant degradation) and potentially in thin-film photovoltaics or visible-light-driven devices where conventional semiconductors fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.200 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.0000219 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.120 | eV/atom | DFT |
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