Tin Selenide (SnSe)
A layered semiconductor known for its world-class thermoelectric performance and strong anisotropic behavior.
Properties
- Tunable bandgap (0.9–1.3 eV)
- Exceptional thermoelectric efficiency
- Strong in-plane anisotropy
- Infrared sensitivity
Applications
- Thermoelectric generators
- Infrared photodetectors
- Phase-change memory
- Flexible electronics
Indium Selenide (In₂Se₃)
A versatile 2D material with multiple stable phases and intrinsic ferroelectricity.
Properties
- Ferroelectric behavior at few-layer thickness
- Phase-dependent electronic characteristics
- Wide bandgap tunability
- High photoresponsivity
Applications
- Ferroelectric memories
- Photodetectors
- Non-volatile storage
- Flexible and transparent electronics
Antimony Selenide (Sb₂Se₃)
An earth-abundant and non-toxic material ideal for clean energy applications.
Properties
- Strong light absorption
- Environment-friendly
- Excellent for thin-film photovoltaics
- Directional charge transport
Applications
- Solar cells
- Photodetectors
- Thermoelectrics
- Energy-harvesting textiles
Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS₂)
One of the most studied TMDCs and a cornerstone material for 2D semiconductor devices.
Properties
- Direct bandgap (1.8 eV) in monolayer
- High on/off current ratio
- Strong PL and excitonic behavior
- Chemical & thermal stability
Applications
- FETs
- Photodetectors
- Flexible circuits
- Sensors (gas, bio, strain)
- Optoelectronics & valleytronics