LaTiNO2

LaTiNO2 is a metastable semiconducting oxynitride material studied for its complex structural properties and potential for electronic applications.

LaNOTi
Crystal structure of LaTiNO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LaTiNO2

LaTiNO2 is a complex oxynitride material characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable compound, it represents a delicate balance of chemical bonding that is of significant interest for researchers investigating tunable electronic and optical properties in solid-state systems.

Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations across multiple databases, reflecting its versatility as a subject of computational and experimental study. This compound serves as a valuable model for understanding how nitrogen and oxygen anions coordinate with lanthanum and titanium to influence material stability.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LaTiNO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.56–1.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.035 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

23
3 databases, 5 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LaTiNO2.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LaTiNO2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials developmentPhotocatalysis exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LaTiNO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LaTiNO2?

LaTiNO2 is a metastable semiconducting oxynitride material studied for its complex structural properties and potential for electronic applications.

More questions
What is LaTiNO2 used for?
LaTiNO2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials development, and photocatalysis exploration.
What is the band gap of LaTiNO2?
LaTiNO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.56–1.31 eV across 23 reported structures.
Is LaTiNO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.31 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LaTiNO2 thermodynamically stable?
LaTiNO2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.035 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of LaTiNO2 are known?
23 structures of LaTiNO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is LaTiNO2 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LaTiNO2 include solid state.
What elements does LaTiNO2 contain?
LaTiNO2 contains La, N, O, and Ti (4 elements).
Where does the data for LaTiNO2 come from?
LaTiNO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxynitride, LaTiNO2 occupies a specialized niche within the broader landscape of semiconducting transition metal compounds, serving as a primary example of how metastable phases can be systematically explored for functional applications.

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

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