Na2Co2O3

Na2Co2O3 is a semiconducting layered sodium transition-metal oxide being researched for its potential utility in energy storage technologies.

Crystal structure of Na2Co2O3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Na2Co2O3

Na2Co2O3 is a layered sodium transition-metal oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. As a material that sits near the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization within the broader family of sodium-based oxides.

This compound plays a significant role in the development of next-generation battery materials. Its layered architecture is of particular interest to researchers investigating ion mobility and structural stability in sodium-ion energy storage systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Na2Co2O3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.36 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

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Na2Co2O3 is used.

Sodium-ion battery researchElectrochemical energy storageSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Na2Co2O3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Na2Co2O3?

Na2Co2O3 is a semiconducting layered sodium transition-metal oxide being researched for its potential utility in energy storage technologies.

More questions
What is Na2Co2O3 used for?
Na2Co2O3 is used in sodium-ion battery research, electrochemical energy storage, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of Na2Co2O3?
Na2Co2O3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.36 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Na2Co2O3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.36 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Na2Co2O3 thermodynamically stable?
Na2Co2O3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Na2Co2O3 are known?
10 structures of Na2Co2O3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Na2Co2O3 contain?
Na2Co2O3 contains Co, Na, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Na2Co2O3 come from?
Na2Co2O3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered sodium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse group of layered sodium transition-metal oxides, Na2Co2O3 occupies a distinct position alongside well-studied members like NaCoO2 and NaNiO2. While many of its siblings are established benchmarks for cathode performance, Na2Co2O3 represents a specialized structural variant that offers unique insights into the cobalt-oxygen coordination environment compared to the more common stoichiometric phases.

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Related Compounds

Other Layered Sodium Transition-Metal Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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