MnSeO4

manganese selenate

MnSeO4 is a stable, semiconducting manganese selenate compound studied for its potential role in electrochemical oxygen-evolution processes.

Crystal structure of MnSeO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About manganese selenate

MnSeO4 is a thermodynamically stable manganese selenate that functions as a semiconducting material within the broader category of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its structural versatility is evidenced by a wide array of reported configurations, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in electrochemical energy conversion.

As a member of the oxide catalyst family, this compound plays a role in exploring alternative pathways for efficient water splitting. Its electronic character and stability profile provide a unique platform for researchers investigating the influence of selenium-based anions on the performance of transition metal-based catalytic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.59–1.50 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where manganese selenate is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysis researchElectrochemical water splitting studiesFundamental materials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about manganese selenate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnSeO4?

MnSeO4 is a stable, semiconducting manganese selenate compound studied for its potential role in electrochemical oxygen-evolution processes.

More questions
What is MnSeO4 used for?
manganese selenate (MnSeO4) is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis research, electrochemical water splitting studies, and fundamental materials science research.
What is the band gap of MnSeO4?
manganese selenate (MnSeO4) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.59–1.50 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is MnSeO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.50 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnSeO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — manganese selenate (MnSeO4) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MnSeO4 are known?
17 structures of MnSeO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does MnSeO4 contain?
manganese selenate (MnSeO4) contains Mn, O, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnSeO4 come from?
MnSeO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Unlike the more widely deployed transition metal oxides such as LiMn2O4 or LaMnO3, which are frequently utilized in battery cathodes and perovskite-based catalysis, MnSeO4 represents a distinct chemical subclass incorporating selenate groups. While siblings like NiO and LiCoO2 are established benchmarks for oxygen-evolution reactions, MnSeO4 offers a different structural framework that challenges traditional oxide-only catalytic paradigms.

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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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