Mn2O2F3
Mn2O2F3 is a semiconducting, metastable oxyfluoride material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing the oxygen-evolution reaction.
About Mn2O2F3
Mn2O2F3 is a semiconducting oxyfluoride that functions within the broader class of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its unique chemical composition, incorporating both oxygen and fluorine anions, provides an alternative structural framework for facilitating electrochemical water oxidation processes. As a metastable material, it represents a specialized research target for scientists aiming to tune catalytic activity through anion substitution. Its electronic character makes it an intriguing candidate for exploring charge transfer mechanisms in catalytic surfaces where traditional pure oxides may reach performance limits.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Mn2O2F3, 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 Mn2O2F3 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mn2O2F3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Mn2O2F3?
Mn2O2F3 is a semiconducting, metastable oxyfluoride material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing the oxygen-evolution reaction.
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What is the band gap of Mn2O2F3?
Is Mn2O2F3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Mn2O2F3 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.
Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized commercial cathodes such as LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, Mn2O2F3 is a metastable phase that offers a distinct chemical environment for catalytic research. While perovskite-structured materials like LaMnO3 or LaNiO3 are well-established benchmarks in oxygen-evolution catalysis, this oxyfluoride provides a different structural motif that challenges conventional design rules for active sites in electrochemical systems.
Related Compounds
Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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