AlCoO3

AlCoO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in research regarding oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Crystal structure of AlCoO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AlCoO3

AlCoO3 is a semiconducting oxide that functions within the broader category of oxygen-evolution catalysts. As a metastable phase, it represents a complex structural arrangement of aluminum, cobalt, and oxygen, drawing significant interest from researchers investigating non-equilibrium material states for catalytic applications.

Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it a subject of study for potential integration into electrochemical systems where charge transfer is critical. The material is currently documented through a diverse array of structural configurations, highlighting its role as a specialized candidate for advanced catalytic research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AlCoO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.03–2.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.031 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

21
3 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AlCoO3 is used.

Electrochemical oxygen-evolution catalysisFundamental materials science researchEnergy conversion studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AlCoO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AlCoO3?

AlCoO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in research regarding oxygen-evolution catalysis.

More questions
What is AlCoO3 used for?
AlCoO3 is used in electrochemical oxygen-evolution catalysis, fundamental materials science research, and energy conversion studies.
What is the band gap of AlCoO3?
AlCoO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.03–2.56 eV across 21 reported structures.
Is AlCoO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AlCoO3 thermodynamically stable?
AlCoO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.031 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of AlCoO3 are known?
21 structures of AlCoO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does AlCoO3 contain?
AlCoO3 contains Al, Co, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for AlCoO3 come from?
AlCoO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse family of oxygen-evolution catalysts, AlCoO3 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional, highly stable oxides like NiO or LiCoO2. While many of its siblings, such as LaMnO3 or BiFeO3, are widely characterized for their robust perovskite-related frameworks, AlCoO3 is distinguished by its metastable nature, which provides a unique structural landscape for testing catalytic activity compared to the more thermodynamically settled members of the group.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

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

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