Dy12Fe20O48
Dy12Fe20O48 is a semiconducting ternary oxide being explored for its potential utility as a catalyst in oxygen-evolution electrochemical processes.
About Dy12Fe20O48
Dy12Fe20O48 belongs to the class of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. This complex oxide is considered to be near the thermodynamic hull, suggesting that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization.
As a ternary oxide containing dysprosium and iron, this material is investigated for its potential role in electrochemical energy conversion processes. Its unique composition offers a distinct structural framework compared to simpler binary oxides, positioning it as an interesting subject for studies focusing on catalytic surface activity.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Dy12Fe20O48, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Dy12Fe20O48 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dy12Fe20O48, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Dy12Fe20O48?
Dy12Fe20O48 is a semiconducting ternary oxide being explored for its potential utility as a catalyst in oxygen-evolution electrochemical processes.
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How It Compares
Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.
Within the broad landscape of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Dy12Fe20O48 represents a more complex structural alternative to transition-metal-based oxides like NiO or perovskites such as LaMnO3. While materials like LiCoO2 are staples in battery technology, this dysprosium-iron oxide offers a different elemental combination that may provide unique electronic environments for catalyzing oxygen evolution reactions.
Related Compounds
Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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