BiSeBr

BiSeBr is a semiconducting bismuth chalcogenide halide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis in thermoelectric research.

Crystal structure of BiSeBr
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BiSeBr

BiSeBr is a semiconducting compound belonging to the bismuth chalcogenide family, characterized by its unique combination of bismuth, selenium, and bromine. Its position near the thermodynamic hull suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further materials characterization. The material is of significant interest to researchers investigating novel thermoelectric properties. By incorporating halogens into the bismuth chalcogenide framework, this compound offers a distinct electronic environment that differentiates it from standard binary chalcogenides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BiSeBr, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.69 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.009 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting BiSeBr.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where BiSeBr is used.

Thermoelectric researchSemiconductor materials developmentSolid-state physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BiSeBr, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BiSeBr?

BiSeBr is a semiconducting bismuth chalcogenide halide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis in thermoelectric research.

More questions
What is BiSeBr used for?
BiSeBr is used in thermoelectric research, semiconductor materials development, and solid-state physics studies.
What is the band gap of BiSeBr?
BiSeBr has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.69 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is BiSeBr a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.69 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is BiSeBr thermodynamically stable?
BiSeBr has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of BiSeBr are known?
5 structures of BiSeBr are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is BiSeBr synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for BiSeBr include solid state.
What elements does BiSeBr contain?
BiSeBr contains Bi, Br, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for BiSeBr come from?
BiSeBr data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the bismuth chalcogenide thermoelectrics class.

Unlike the well-established binary thermoelectric standards such as Bi2Te3 or Bi2Se3, BiSeBr represents a more complex ternary halide-chalcogenide system. While materials like Bi2Te3 are heavily optimized for industrial power generation, BiSeBr serves as a specialized structural variant that explores how anionic substitution influences the transport properties of the bismuth-based lattice.

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Related Compounds

Other Bismuth Chalcogenide Thermoelectrics in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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