Zn2 In4 Se8
semiconductor· Zn2 In4 Se8
Zn₂In₄Se₈ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the I-III-VI₂ family, combining zinc and indium cations with selenium anions in a layered crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its tunable bandgap and layer-dependent electronic properties make it attractive for next-generation thin-film devices and quantum-confined systems. Compared to binary semiconductors like CdSe or traditional III-V compounds, Zn₂In₄Se₈ offers compositional flexibility and potential cost advantages, though it remains largely in the development phase rather than established high-volume production.
thin-film photovoltaicsoptoelectronic devicesphotodetectorslight-emitting applicationsquantum dot researchexperimental semiconductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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