Description
CuInS₂ Crystals (Copper Indium Disulfide)
CuInS₂ is a layered chalcopyrite semiconductor known for its exceptional optical and electronic properties. With a tunable direct bandgap (~1.5 eV) and strong optical absorption, it is widely used in optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and advanced 2D material studies. Our CuInS₂ crystals are synthesized using high-temperature methods to ensure high purity, exceptional crystallinity, and reliable performance for cutting-edge research.
Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²
Material Properties:
Semiconducting Behavior: Direct bandgap (~1.5 eV) ideal for optoelectronic applications.
High Optical Absorption: Efficient absorption in the visible spectrum, making it suitable for photovoltaic devices.
Layered Structure: Enables exfoliation into thin layers for nanoscale research.
Environmental Stability: Maintains properties under controlled conditions.
Crystal Structure:
Type: Chalcopyrite layered structure
Features: Cleavable into thin sheets, suitable for 2D material studies and heterostructure fabrication.
Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for advanced research applications.
Other Characteristics:
Optoelectronic Potential: High quantum efficiency and strong photoluminescence, ideal for photodetectors and light-emitting devices.
Photovoltaic Applications: Strong light absorption and bandgap tunability make it suitable for solar cells.
Energy Applications: Promising for energy conversion and storage technologies.
Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Suitable for LEDs, photodetectors, and lasers.
Photovoltaics:
Widely used in thin-film solar cells due to its excellent light absorption.
2D Material Studies:
Ideal for exfoliation into thin layers and integration with van der Waals heterostructures.
Quantum Materials Research:
Enables studies of low-dimensional semiconducting and optoelectronic properties.
Energy Applications:
Promising for photocatalysis and energy storage devices.






