SnS Crystals

Description

SnS Crystals (Tin(II) Sulfide)

SnS (Tin(II) Sulfide) is a layered semiconductor material with an orthorhombic crystal structure, known for its excellent optoelectronic, thermoelectric, and photovoltaic properties. It is a promising material for applications in thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and energy storage devices due to its earth-abundant, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly characteristics. Our SnS crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method, ensuring high purity, excellent crystallinity, and uniform structural properties.

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

Material Properties:
Layered Orthorhombic Structure: Facilitates easy exfoliation into monolayers or few-layer nanosheets for 2D materials research.
Tunable Bandgap: Indirect bandgap of ~1.1 eV in bulk, making it suitable for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications.
High Absorption Coefficient: Strong absorption in the visible and near-infrared spectrum, ideal for solar energy conversion.
Excellent Thermoelectric Performance: High Seebeck coefficient and low thermal conductivity, suitable for thermoelectric devices.
Environmental Stability: High chemical and thermal stability under ambient conditions.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Orthorhombic layered structure (Pnma space group)
Features: High crystallinity with uniform, defect-free layers, ideal for thin-film fabrication, nanoscale devices, and material characterization.
Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Easily exfoliated into monolayers or few-layer nanosheets for advanced materials research and heterostructure assembly.
Other Characteristics:
Anisotropic Electrical Properties: Exhibits direction-dependent charge transport, suitable for advanced device designs.
Photovoltaic Efficiency: Ideal for thin-film solar cells due to its high absorption coefficient and optimal bandgap.
Eco-Friendly Material: Composed of non-toxic, earth-abundant elements, making it sustainable for large-scale applications.

Applications:
Photovoltaics:
Ideal for thin-film solar cells due to its strong light absorption and tunable bandgap.
Optoelectronics:
Suitable for photodetectors, light-emitting devices (LEDs), and infrared sensors.
Thermoelectric Devices:
High thermoelectric performance for energy harvesting and thermal management applications.
2D Material Studies:
Perfect for exfoliation into monolayers and integration into van der Waals heterostructures.
Energy Storage:
Potential applications in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage systems.

Synthesis Method:
Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT): Ensures high-quality crystals with excellent purity, uniform thickness, and superior structural integrity.