ZnGaO₂S is a mixed-anion ceramic compound combining zinc, gallium, oxygen, and sulfur—a quaternary oxysulfide belonging to the emerging class of anion-engineered ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the dual-anion structure (oxide + sulfide) can create tunable electronic bandgaps and enhanced light absorption compared to single-anion counterparts. Its potential lies in visible-light photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry, and potentially as a phosphor precursor, though it remains largely in the development phase with limited large-scale industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.0000146 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8600 | eV/atom | DFT |
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