Co2Fe4O8

Co2Fe4O8 is a semiconducting mixed-metal oxide catalyst designed for use in electrochemical oxygen-evolution processes.

Crystal structure of Co2Fe4O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Co2Fe4O8

Co2Fe4O8 is a semiconducting mixed-metal oxide that belongs to the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its electronic structure and composition make it a subject of interest for researchers seeking efficient, earth-abundant alternatives for water-splitting technologies.

As a near-hull stable compound, it is considered highly likely to be synthesizable in a laboratory setting. With multiple reported structures across various databases, it represents a well-characterized material within the broader landscape of transition metal oxides used in energy conversion.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Co2Fe4O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.14–1.55 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.010 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Co2Fe4O8 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical water splittingEnergy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Co2Fe4O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Co2Fe4O8?

Co2Fe4O8 is a semiconducting mixed-metal oxide catalyst designed for use in electrochemical oxygen-evolution processes.

More questions
What is Co2Fe4O8 used for?
Co2Fe4O8 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of Co2Fe4O8?
Co2Fe4O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.14–1.55 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is Co2Fe4O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.55 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Co2Fe4O8 thermodynamically stable?
Co2Fe4O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.010 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Co2Fe4O8 are known?
13 structures of Co2Fe4O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Co2Fe4O8 contain?
Co2Fe4O8 contains Co, Fe, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Co2Fe4O8 come from?
Co2Fe4O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Compared to well-known battery cathode materials like LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4, Co2Fe4O8 is specifically optimized for catalytic performance rather than ion intercalation. While perovskite-structured members like LaMnO3 and LaNiO3 are frequently studied for their high conductivity, Co2Fe4O8 offers a distinct metal-oxide framework that balances stability with the necessary electronic properties to drive oxygen-evolution reactions.

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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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