Bi₂S₃ Crystals

Bi₂S₃ Crystals

Bi₂S₃ (Bismuth Sulfide) is a layered semiconductor material with thermoelectric, optoelectronic, and photocatalytic properties. It has a narrow bandgap and absorption coefficient, supporting applications in photodetectors, thermoelectric devices, and solar energy conversion. Bi₂S₃ crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method.

Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²
Crystals larger than 100 mm²

Material Properties:
Layered Orthorhombic Structure: Facilitates exfoliation into thin layers for 2D material research.
Narrow Bandgap: Bandgap of ~1.3 eV, applicable to infrared detectors and photovoltaic applications.
Absorption Coefficient: Light absorption in the visible and near-infrared regions, applicable for photodetectors and solar cells.
Thermoelectric Performance: Used for thermoelectric applications due to its Seebeck coefficient.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Orthorhombic layered structure
Features: Layers applicable for thin-film fabrication and nanoscale device applications.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Can be exfoliated into thin layers for materials research and device fabrication.

Other Characteristics:
Photocatalytic Activity: Used in photocatalytic applications, including water splitting and pollutant degradation.
Anisotropic Transport Properties: Exhibits direction-dependent electrical and thermal conductivity, applicable to device designs. Composition: Composed of non-toxic and earth-abundant elements.

Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Applicable for photodetectors, infrared sensors, and photovoltaic devices due to light absorption. Thermoelectric Devices:
Thermoelectric applications include energy conversion and waste-heat recovery. Energy Storage:
Potential applications in batteries and supercapacitors due to its layered structure. Photocatalysis:
Applicable to photocatalytic hydrogen production and environmental remediation.
2D Material Studies:
Can be exfoliated into thin layers for use in van der Waals heterostructures and 2D materials research. Synthesis Method:
Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT).