NiTeO3

NiTeO3 is a semiconducting nickel tellurite oxide used as a catalyst for oxygen-evolution reactions in electrochemical systems.

Crystal structure of NiTeO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NiTeO3

NiTeO3 is a semiconducting nickel tellurite that functions as an oxide oxygen-evolution catalyst. Its unique structural arrangement, characterized by a metastable thermodynamic state, makes it an intriguing subject for researchers investigating alternative materials for electrochemical water splitting.

As a member of the broader class of transition metal oxides, this compound leverages the electronic properties of nickel and tellurium to facilitate catalytic processes. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility in high-energy applications where stable, efficient catalysts are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NiTeO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.14–2.57 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.046 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting NiTeO3.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where NiTeO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical water splittingEnergy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NiTeO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NiTeO3?

NiTeO3 is a semiconducting nickel tellurite oxide used as a catalyst for oxygen-evolution reactions in electrochemical systems.

More questions
What is NiTeO3 used for?
NiTeO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of NiTeO3?
NiTeO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.14–2.57 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is NiTeO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.57 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NiTeO3 thermodynamically stable?
NiTeO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.046 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of NiTeO3 are known?
7 structures of NiTeO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is NiTeO3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for NiTeO3 include sol gel.
What elements does NiTeO3 contain?
NiTeO3 contains Ni, O, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for NiTeO3 come from?
NiTeO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of oxygen-evolution catalysts, NiTeO3 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional transition metal oxides like NiO or complex layered structures such as LiNiO2 and LaNiO3. While many of its siblings are highly stable, well-characterized perovskites or simple binary oxides, NiTeO3 offers a metastable alternative that provides a different electronic environment for surface-active catalytic reactions.

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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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