Ni2O8W2
Ni2O8W2 is a stable, semiconducting nickel-tungsten oxide used in the study of oxygen-evolution catalytic processes.
About Ni2O8W2
Ni2O8W2 is a semiconducting oxide that functions as a key material within the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. Its presence on the convex hull indicates high thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for demanding electrochemical environments where structural integrity is paramount.
This compound is primarily investigated for its catalytic potential in water-splitting technologies. By leveraging its unique electronic structure, researchers aim to optimize the efficiency of oxygen production, contributing to the development of sustainable energy conversion systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ni2O8W2, aggregated across 3 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 Ni2O8W2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ni2O8W2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ni2O8W2?
Ni2O8W2 is a stable, semiconducting nickel-tungsten oxide used in the study of oxygen-evolution catalytic processes.
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How It Compares
Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.
Within the diverse family of oxide catalysts, Ni2O8W2 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional materials like NiO or the layered lithium-based oxides such as LiCoO2 and LiNiO2. While many of its siblings are widely utilized in battery electrodes, the specific structural arrangement of this nickel-tungsten oxide offers unique pathways for catalytic activity that differ from the perovskite-type structures seen in LaNiO3 or LaMnO3.
Related Compounds
Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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