MnIn2O4

MnIn2O4 is a semiconducting ternary oxide compound studied for its potential role in catalyzing the oxygen-evolution reaction.

Crystal structure of MnIn2O4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MnIn2O4

MnIn2O4 is a semiconducting ternary oxide that belongs to the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its electronic structure and near-hull thermodynamic stability make it a compelling candidate for fundamental research into efficient water-splitting technologies and electrochemical energy conversion systems.

As a material with multiple reported structural variations, it offers a versatile platform for investigating catalytic surface activity. Its composition of manganese and indium oxides positions it as a specialized alternative in the search for stable, earth-abundant materials capable of facilitating the oxygen-evolution reaction.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MnIn2O4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.86 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.008 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting MnIn2O4.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where MnIn2O4 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionWater-splitting research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MnIn2O4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnIn2O4?

MnIn2O4 is a semiconducting ternary oxide compound studied for its potential role in catalyzing the oxygen-evolution reaction.

More questions
What is MnIn2O4 used for?
MnIn2O4 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and water-splitting research.
What is the band gap of MnIn2O4?
MnIn2O4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.86 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is MnIn2O4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.86 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnIn2O4 thermodynamically stable?
MnIn2O4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.008 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MnIn2O4 are known?
8 structures of MnIn2O4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is MnIn2O4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for MnIn2O4 include sol gel (2 procedures documented).
What elements does MnIn2O4 contain?
MnIn2O4 contains In, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnIn2O4 come from?
MnIn2O4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broader class of oxide catalysts, MnIn2O4 represents a distinct structural departure from the well-characterized layered transition metal oxides like LiCoO2 or LiNiO2. While materials such as LaMnO3 are frequently studied for their perovskite-based catalytic properties, MnIn2O4 provides a different coordination environment that may offer unique pathways for charge transfer during electrochemical processes.

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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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