Dy2Mn2O7

Dy2Mn2O7 is a stable semiconducting oxide utilized in the development of oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

Crystal structure of Dy2Mn2O7 (cubic, Fd-3m (No. 227))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Dy2Mn2O7

Dy2Mn2O7 is a complex oxide belonging to the oxygen-evolution catalyst family. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it exhibits a robust structural framework that makes it a subject of interest for catalytic applications. Its semiconducting electronic character provides a unique platform for studying charge transfer processes essential for water splitting and related electrochemical reactions. The compound is well-documented across multiple structural databases, reflecting its significance in materials science research. It serves as a critical component in the ongoing effort to develop efficient, durable catalysts for sustainable energy storage and conversion technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Dy2Mn2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.90 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Dy2Mn2O7, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Fd-3m (No. 227)cubic0.900.0000-8.5487.49
Fd-3m (No. 227)
Fd-3m (No. 227)Cubic7.19
Fd-3m (No. 227)Cubic7.80
Fd-3m (No. 227)Cubic7.48
Uses

Applications

Where Dy2Mn2O7 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionWater splitting research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dy2Mn2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Dy2Mn2O7?

Dy2Mn2O7 is a stable semiconducting oxide utilized in the development of oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is Dy2Mn2O7 used for?
Dy2Mn2O7 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and water splitting research.
What is the band gap of Dy2Mn2O7?
Dy2Mn2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.90 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Dy2Mn2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.90 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Dy2Mn2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Dy2Mn2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Dy2Mn2O7?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Dy2Mn2O7 is cubic symmetry, space group Fd-3m (No. 227).
What is the density of Dy2Mn2O7?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Dy2Mn2O7 is 7.49 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Dy2Mn2O7 are known?
5 structures of Dy2Mn2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Dy2Mn2O7 contain?
Dy2Mn2O7 contains Dy, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Dy2Mn2O7 come from?
Dy2Mn2O7 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Dy2Mn2O7 distinguishes itself from more common transition metal oxides like NiO or LaMnO3 through its specific rare-earth manganese composition. While materials such as LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4 are primarily recognized for their roles in battery cathodes, Dy2Mn2O7 occupies a specialized niche where its stable, semiconducting nature is leveraged for electrocatalytic performance rather than ion intercalation.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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