Mn3TeO8

Mn3TeO8 is a semiconducting manganese tellurium oxide studied primarily for its potential role as a catalyst in oxygen-evolution reactions.

Crystal structure of Mn3TeO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mn3TeO8

Mn3TeO8 is a complex oxide belonging to the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that are critical for facilitating electrochemical reactions at the electrode-electrolyte interface.

Despite its metastable nature, the compound has attracted scientific attention due to its structural diversity. Its role in catalytic processes is a subject of ongoing research, particularly in the context of developing efficient materials for sustainable energy conversion technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mn3TeO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.65 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.070 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mn3TeO8 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mn3TeO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mn3TeO8?

Mn3TeO8 is a semiconducting manganese tellurium oxide studied primarily for its potential role as a catalyst in oxygen-evolution reactions.

More questions
What is Mn3TeO8 used for?
Mn3TeO8 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis and electrochemical energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of Mn3TeO8?
Mn3TeO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.65 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is Mn3TeO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.65 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mn3TeO8 thermodynamically stable?
Mn3TeO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.070 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Mn3TeO8 are known?
15 structures of Mn3TeO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mn3TeO8 contain?
Mn3TeO8 contains Mn, O, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mn3TeO8 come from?
Mn3TeO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broad category of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, Mn3TeO8 represents a specialized, less-conventional alternative to the widely characterized spinel and layered structures like LiMn2O4 or LiCoO2. While materials such as LaMnO3 are frequently studied for their robust stability and perovskite-based activity, Mn3TeO8 offers a distinct compositional framework that challenges traditional design paradigms in catalytic material development.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

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

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