CuS Crystals

CuS Crystals

CuS is a layered transition metal chalcogenide with electrical, optical, and catalytic properties. It exhibits metallic conductivity, strong plasmonic resonance, and high thermal behavior, 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, with high purity, precise stoichiometry, and strong 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 applicable to electronic applications.
Plasmonic Properties: Strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) for photonic and sensing devices.
Thermal behavior: High structural behavior under ambient and elevated temperatures.

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

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliated into thin layers for 2D material studies and specialized 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:
Applicable for photodetectors, plasmonic devices, and infrared sensors. Catalysis:
Standard for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic applications, including HER and oxygen reduction reactions. Energy Storage:
Applicable to supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and sodium-ion batteries.
2D Material Studies:
Applicable for exfoliation into monolayers and assembly into van der Waals heterostructures. Sensors:
High sensitivity for chemical and gas sensing applications due to plasmonic resonance.
Synthesis Method: Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT): With quality crystals with purity and structural integrity.