Description
ZrGeTe₄ Crystals (Zirconium Germanium Tetratelluride)
ZrGeTe₄ is a layered transition metal telluride with a quasi-2D structure and unique electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties. It is a promising material for quantum research, optoelectronic applications, and thermoelectric devices.
Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²
Material Properties:
Layered Van der Waals Structure: Facilitates exfoliation into thin layers for advanced material research.
Semiconducting Behavior: Features tunable bandgap suitable for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications.
Thermoelectric Potential: High thermoelectric efficiency due to low thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity.
Optical Absorption: Strong absorption in the visible and near-infrared ranges.
Crystal Structure:
Type: Orthorhombic layered structure
Features: Easily cleavable layers suitable for thin-film fabrication and nanoscale studies.
Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for advanced research and device integration.
Other Characteristics:
Thermoelectric Efficiency: Ideal for energy conversion and waste heat recovery applications.
Optoelectronic Performance: High photoconductivity and tunable bandgap for advanced optical devices.
Quantum Research Potential: Suitable for studying electronic transport phenomena in layered materials.
Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Ideal for photodetectors, light-emitting diodes, and photovoltaic devices.
Thermoelectric Devices:
Suitable for energy harvesting and thermal management systems.
Quantum Materials Research:
Promising for exploring quantum transport and electronic properties.
2D Material Studies:
Perfect for exfoliation into thin layers and integration into van der Waals heterostructures.
Energy Applications:
High potential for thermoelectric and catalytic applications.