Sr2CoO4

Sr2CoO4 is a stable semiconducting oxide material primarily utilized in the study and development of oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

Crystal structure of Sr2CoO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr2CoO4

Sr2CoO4 is a semiconducting oxide that sits firmly on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating high structural stability. As a member of the oxygen-evolution catalyst class, it provides a robust framework for investigating electron transfer processes during electrochemical water splitting.

This material is highly regarded in materials informatics due to its significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across major databases. Its electronic properties make it a compelling candidate for researchers seeking to optimize catalytic activity in renewable energy conversion systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr2CoO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.02–0.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

32
3 databases, 9 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Sr2CoO4.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Sr2CoO4 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical water splitting researchSolid-state electronic material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr2CoO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr2CoO4?

Sr2CoO4 is a stable semiconducting oxide material primarily utilized in the study and development of oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is Sr2CoO4 used for?
Sr2CoO4 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical water splitting research, and solid-state electronic material studies.
What is the band gap of Sr2CoO4?
Sr2CoO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–0.77 eV across 32 reported structures.
Is Sr2CoO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.77 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr2CoO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sr2CoO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Sr2CoO4 are known?
32 structures of Sr2CoO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
How is Sr2CoO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Sr2CoO4 include sol gel, solid state (3 procedures documented).
What elements does Sr2CoO4 contain?
Sr2CoO4 contains Co, O, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr2CoO4 come from?
Sr2CoO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of oxide catalysts, Sr2CoO4 occupies a distinct niche compared to perovskite-related siblings like La2NiO4 or LaMnO3. While many members of this class are optimized for specific battery or fuel cell applications, Sr2CoO4 is distinguished by its unique cobalt-based coordination environment which offers a different electronic pathway for oxygen evolution compared to the nickel- or manganese-based alternatives.

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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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