Zn₂O₂ is an experimental zinc oxide-based semiconductor compound under investigation for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications. While not yet widely commercialized, this material belongs to the zinc oxide family—a well-established class of semiconductors already used in varistors, transparent conductive coatings, and UV-responsive devices. Researchers are exploring Zn₂O₂ variants for potential use in photocatalysis, gas sensing, and next-generation optoelectronic components where the specific stoichiometry may offer advantages in band-gap tuning or defect engineering compared to conventional ZnO.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 137.3 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.36 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9654 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.592 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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