MnZnO3

MnZnO3 is a semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen-evolution reactions.

Crystal structure of MnZnO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MnZnO3

MnZnO3 is a semiconducting oxide that functions as a catalyst for the oxygen-evolution reaction. Its electronic properties and structural configuration make it an intriguing candidate for sustainable energy conversion technologies, where efficient water splitting is essential for hydrogen production.

As a material identified as being near the thermodynamic hull, MnZnO3 is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its presence in multiple structural databases highlights its potential utility in electrochemical systems, bridging the gap between theoretical modeling and practical device integration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MnZnO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.12–1.79 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting MnZnO3.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where MnZnO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical water splittingEnergy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MnZnO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnZnO3?

MnZnO3 is a semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen-evolution reactions.

More questions
What is MnZnO3 used for?
MnZnO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of MnZnO3?
MnZnO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.12–1.79 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is MnZnO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.79 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnZnO3 thermodynamically stable?
MnZnO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MnZnO3 are known?
13 structures of MnZnO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is MnZnO3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for MnZnO3 include solid state.
What elements does MnZnO3 contain?
MnZnO3 contains Mn, O, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnZnO3 come from?
MnZnO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, MnZnO3 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established transition metal oxides like NiO or perovskite-structured LaMnO3. While many of its class members are widely utilized in commercial battery or catalytic applications, MnZnO3 offers a unique compositional profile that provides researchers with a different electronic environment for tuning catalytic activity.

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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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