MnV3O8

MnV3O8 is a metastable, semiconducting manganese vanadium oxide used in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Crystal structure of MnV3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MnV3O8

MnV3O8 is a semiconducting oxide that functions as a specialized material for oxygen-evolution catalysis. Its complex structural arrangement and metastable nature make it a subject of interest for researchers seeking to optimize electrochemical performance in energy conversion systems.

This compound plays a specific role in the broader landscape of transition metal oxides. By leveraging its electronic properties, scientists investigate its potential to facilitate efficient charge transfer during catalytic reactions, contributing to the development of more durable and effective catalytic surfaces.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MnV3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.068 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MnV3O8 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MnV3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnV3O8?

MnV3O8 is a metastable, semiconducting manganese vanadium oxide used in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

More questions
What is MnV3O8 used for?
MnV3O8 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis and electrochemical energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of MnV3O8?
MnV3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.08 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is MnV3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.08 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnV3O8 thermodynamically stable?
MnV3O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.068 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MnV3O8 are known?
9 structures of MnV3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MnV3O8 contain?
MnV3O8 contains Mn, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnV3O8 come from?
MnV3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, MnV3O8 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2 or LaMnO3. While many of its siblings are highly stable, well-characterized perovskites or spinels, MnV3O8 is distinguished by its metastable character, offering a different pathway for structural tuning and catalytic activity compared to the robust, widely utilized 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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