CuS Crystals

Description

CuS Crystals (Copper Sulfide)

CuS is a layered transition metal chalcogenide with intriguing electrical, optical, and catalytic properties. It exhibits metallic conductivity, strong plasmonic resonance, and excellent thermal stability, making it a promising material for energy storage, catalysis, optoelectronics, and 2D material studies. Our CuS crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method, ensuring high purity, precise stoichiometry, and superior crystallinity.

Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²

Material Properties:
Layered Structure: Facilitates exfoliation into monolayers or few-layer sheets for 2D material research.
Metallic Conductivity: Exhibits high electrical conductivity suitable for electronic applications.
Plasmonic Properties: Strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) for photonic and sensing devices.
Thermal Stability: Excellent structural stability under ambient and elevated temperatures.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Hexagonal layered structure (covellite phase)
Features: Cleavable layers ideal for thin-film fabrication and nanoscale device research.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliated into thin layers for 2D material studies and advanced device applications.

Other Characteristics:
Catalytic Activity: High catalytic efficiency for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and other electrochemical processes.
Optoelectronic Performance: Strong optical absorption in the near-infrared region for photonic applications.
Energy Storage Potential: Promising material for supercapacitors and lithium/sodium-ion batteries.

Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Ideal for photodetectors, plasmonic devices, and infrared sensors.
Catalysis:
High performance for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic applications, including HER and oxygen reduction reactions.
Energy Storage:
Suitable for supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and sodium-ion batteries.
2D Material Studies:
Perfect for exfoliation into monolayers and integration into van der Waals heterostructures.
Sensors:
High sensitivity for chemical and gas sensing applications due to plasmonic resonance.
Synthesis Method:

Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT): Ensures high-quality crystals with excellent purity and structural integrity.