Rb2NiO2

Rb2NiO2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide compound utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Crystal structure of Rb2NiO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb2NiO2

Rb2NiO2 is a semiconducting oxide that holds a significant position within the field of oxygen-evolution catalysts. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement of rubidium, nickel, and oxygen atoms.

Its electronic character makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating charge transfer and catalytic activity in energy storage and conversion systems. The compound is characterized by a robust structural framework, supported by multiple reported configurations across materials databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb2NiO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.81 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Rb2NiO2 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysis researchEnergy storage materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb2NiO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2NiO2?

Rb2NiO2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide compound utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

More questions
What is Rb2NiO2 used for?
Rb2NiO2 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis research and energy storage materials development.
What is the band gap of Rb2NiO2?
Rb2NiO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.81 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is Rb2NiO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.81 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb2NiO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb2NiO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb2NiO2 are known?
8 structures of Rb2NiO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Rb2NiO2 contain?
Rb2NiO2 contains Ni, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2NiO2 come from?
Rb2NiO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Unlike the more common transition metal oxides like NiO or the layered cathode materials such as LiNiO2 and LiCoO2, Rb2NiO2 features a distinct alkali-rich stoichiometry that influences its catalytic behavior and structural stability. While materials like LaNiO3 or La2NiO4 are frequently studied for their complex perovskite-related lattices, Rb2NiO2 offers a unique chemical environment that provides a different perspective on nickel-based oxygen evolution pathways.

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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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