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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

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.7569	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5420	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zn2 In4 Se8

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