Zn₂Cu₄O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining zinc and copper in a layered or mixed-valence crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the dual-metal composition can provide tunable electronic properties and enhanced catalytic activity compared to single-metal oxides. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this zinc-copper oxide family show promise for environmental remediation, gas sensing, and photovoltaic device development due to their ability to modulate bandgap energy and improve charge carrier transport through compositional control.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,826 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,058.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05640 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8600 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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