Zr₂Ge₂Se₂ is a layered semiconductor compound combining zirconium, germanium, and selenium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of van der Waals semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential as a two-dimensional or quasi-2D material with tunable electronic and optical properties. Interest in this compound centers on its applications in next-generation optoelectronics, energy conversion, and quantum devices where layered crystal structures enable novel device architectures unavailable with conventional bulk semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 106.7 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 70.61 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01270 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.079 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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