Selenides

Goodfellow provides a selection of selenide compounds for specialized research and industrial applications. Selenides, compounds containing selenium, are characterized by their semiconducting properties, photosensitivity, and unique optical characteristics. Many selenides exhibit excellent thermoelectric properties and are responsive to infrared radiation. They find widespread use in industries such as electronics, optoelectronics, and energy conversion. In electronics, selenides are crucial for manufacturing infrared detectors and photovoltaic cells. The optoelectronics industry utilizes selenides in optical recording media and nonlinear optical devices. In energy conversion, selenides serve as key materials in thermoelectric generators. Emerging technologies leveraging selenides include next-generation phase-change memory devices and advanced solar cells with enhanced efficiency. Goodfellow's provision of high-quality selenides supports ongoing research in materials science and semiconductor physics, particularly in developing new functional materials for optoelectronic and energy applications. Their unique electronic and optical properties ensure selenides' continued importance in both scientific research and industrial innovations requiring materials with specific light-responsive and thermoelectric characteristics.