MnAgO2

MnAgO2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Crystal structure of MnAgO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MnAgO2

MnAgO2 is a semiconducting oxide that sits on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic stability. As a member of the oxygen-evolution catalyst family, it is a subject of interest for researchers looking to optimize electrochemical processes through robust material design.

The compound is characterized by a high degree of structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across major materials databases. This structural richness makes it a compelling candidate for fundamental studies into how atomic arrangement influences catalytic performance in energy-related applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MnAgO2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.07–0.66 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

25
4 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MnAgO2 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical researchCatalytic material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MnAgO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnAgO2?

MnAgO2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

More questions
What is MnAgO2 used for?
MnAgO2 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical research, and catalytic material development.
What is the band gap of MnAgO2?
MnAgO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.07–0.66 eV across 25 reported structures.
Is MnAgO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnAgO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MnAgO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MnAgO2 are known?
25 structures of MnAgO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does MnAgO2 contain?
MnAgO2 contains Ag, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnAgO2 come from?
MnAgO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Unlike the widely utilized LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, which are primarily recognized for their role in battery intercalation, MnAgO2 occupies a distinct niche within the oxide catalyst class. While materials like LaMnO3 and NiO are standard benchmarks for oxygen-evolution reactions, MnAgO2 provides an alternative chemical landscape that leverages the unique electronic contributions of silver, setting it apart from the more common transition metal-only oxides.

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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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