Mn2Na12O8

Mn2Na12O8 is a semiconducting sodium transition-metal oxide that serves as a potential candidate for high-performance electrochemical materials.

Crystal structure of Mn2Na12O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mn2Na12O8

Mn2Na12O8 is a semiconducting member of the layered sodium transition-metal oxide family. Its structural configuration and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage. As a near-hull compound, it is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structures across databases highlights its significance in the ongoing exploration of sodium-based oxide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mn2Na12O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.78 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.012 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mn2Na12O8 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchSodium-ion battery electrode developmentSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mn2Na12O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mn2Na12O8?

Mn2Na12O8 is a semiconducting sodium transition-metal oxide that serves as a potential candidate for high-performance electrochemical materials.

More questions
What is Mn2Na12O8 used for?
Mn2Na12O8 is used in electrochemical energy storage research, sodium-ion battery electrode development, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of Mn2Na12O8?
Mn2Na12O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.78 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Mn2Na12O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.78 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mn2Na12O8 thermodynamically stable?
Mn2Na12O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.012 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Mn2Na12O8 are known?
4 structures of Mn2Na12O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mn2Na12O8 contain?
Mn2Na12O8 contains Mn, Na, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mn2Na12O8 come from?
Mn2Na12O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered sodium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse class of layered sodium transition-metal oxides, Mn2Na12O8 occupies a distinct position compared to well-characterized materials like NaMnO2 or NaCoO2. While NaMnO2 is a foundational component in battery research, Mn2Na12O8 represents a more complex stoichiometry that challenges conventional structural paradigms, offering a unique electronic environment that differs from simpler oxides like NaFeO2 or NaTiO3.

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Related Compounds

Other Layered Sodium Transition-Metal Oxides in the database.

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

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