Mo2O3
Mo2O3 is a semiconducting molybdenum oxide being studied as a potential conversion anode material for advanced battery technologies.
About Mo2O3
Mo2O3 is a semiconducting transition metal oxide that belongs to the class of conversion oxide anodes. These materials are investigated for their ability to store energy through chemical transformation processes, offering a distinct alternative to traditional intercalation-based electrode materials.
While this compound is characterized by a significant number of reported structures, its position above the thermodynamic hull suggests it is inherently unstable under standard conditions. This instability is a critical factor for researchers evaluating its viability for practical electrochemical applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Mo2O3, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Mo2O3 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mo2O3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Mo2O3?
Mo2O3 is a semiconducting molybdenum oxide being studied as a potential conversion anode material for advanced battery technologies.
What is Mo2O3 used for?
What is the band gap of Mo2O3?
Is Mo2O3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Mo2O3 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Mo2O3 are known?
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How It Compares
Within the conversion oxide anodes class.
Within the broader family of conversion oxide anodes such as Fe2O3, MnO2, and SnO2, Mo2O3 is distinguished by its unique electronic character and structural complexity. Unlike the more robust and widely utilized oxides in this class, Mo2O3 presents challenges in stability that necessitate careful consideration of synthesis and stabilization strategies for potential device integration.
Related Compounds
Other Conversion Oxide Anodes in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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