MnPbO3

MnPbO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Crystal structure of MnPbO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MnPbO3

MnPbO3 is a semiconducting oxide that functions within the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its metastable nature makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers aiming to understand phase stability and catalytic activity in complex oxide systems. The material is characterized by a diverse structural landscape, with numerous reported configurations across multiple databases. This structural variety suggests potential for tuning its electronic properties to optimize performance in electrochemical applications. As a member of the broader family of transition metal oxides, it serves as a platform for exploring the interplay between lead and manganese in catalytic processes.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MnPbO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.55 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.060 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

20
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MnPbO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical researchMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MnPbO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnPbO3?

MnPbO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

More questions
What is MnPbO3 used for?
MnPbO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical research, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of MnPbO3?
MnPbO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.55 eV across 20 reported structures.
Is MnPbO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.55 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnPbO3 thermodynamically stable?
MnPbO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.060 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MnPbO3 are known?
20 structures of MnPbO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does MnPbO3 contain?
MnPbO3 contains Mn, O, and Pb (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnPbO3 come from?
MnPbO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of oxygen-evolution catalysts, MnPbO3 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2 or LaMnO3. While many of its class members, such as LiCoO2, are widely utilized for their robust stability in battery and catalytic environments, MnPbO3 is distinguished by its metastable state, which offers unique opportunities for structural manipulation that are not available in more thermodynamically stable counterparts like NiO.

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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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