CaNiO3

CaNiO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis for electrochemical applications.

Crystal structure of CaNiO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CaNiO3

CaNiO3 is a semiconducting oxide that functions as a catalyst for the oxygen-evolution reaction. Its metastable nature makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers aiming to tune catalytic activity through structural manipulation. The compound is primarily investigated for its potential in electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems. By leveraging its unique electronic character, scientists seek to optimize the efficiency of oxygen-producing reactions in various green energy technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CaNiO3, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.23 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.056 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
3 DFT sources

Structures

11
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CaNiO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionMaterials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CaNiO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CaNiO3?

CaNiO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis for electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is CaNiO3 used for?
CaNiO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and materials science research.
What is the band gap of CaNiO3?
CaNiO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.23 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is CaNiO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.23 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CaNiO3 thermodynamically stable?
CaNiO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.056 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of CaNiO3 are known?
11 structures of CaNiO3 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does CaNiO3 contain?
CaNiO3 contains Ca, Ni, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for CaNiO3 come from?
CaNiO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse family of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, CaNiO3 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional materials like NiO or the layered LiNiO2. While many of its siblings, such as LaNiO3, exhibit robust stability, the metastable character of CaNiO3 offers a different pathway for surface reactivity that is not present in more thermodynamically stable perovskites like LaMnO3.

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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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