Sr3Fe2O5

Sr3Fe2O5 is a semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen-evolution reactions.

Crystal structure of Sr3Fe2O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr3Fe2O5

Sr3Fe2O5 is a complex iron-based oxide that functions as a semiconducting material. Its structure and electronic properties place it within the category of oxygen-evolution catalysts, which are essential for driving efficient electrochemical reactions in energy storage and conversion systems.

As a near-hull stable compound, it is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization. Its potential utility lies in its ability to facilitate surface reactions, making it a relevant focus for researchers exploring new pathways for sustainable fuel production and electrochemical catalysis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr3Fe2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.64 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.020 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Sr3Fe2O5.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Sr3Fe2O5 is used.

Electrochemical energy conversionOxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr3Fe2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr3Fe2O5?

Sr3Fe2O5 is a semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen-evolution reactions.

More questions
What is Sr3Fe2O5 used for?
Sr3Fe2O5 is used in electrochemical energy conversion, oxygen-evolution catalysis, and electrochemical research.
What is the band gap of Sr3Fe2O5?
Sr3Fe2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.64 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Sr3Fe2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.64 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr3Fe2O5 thermodynamically stable?
Sr3Fe2O5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.020 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Sr3Fe2O5 are known?
9 structures of Sr3Fe2O5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is Sr3Fe2O5 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Sr3Fe2O5 include solid state.
What elements does Sr3Fe2O5 contain?
Sr3Fe2O5 contains Fe, O, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr3Fe2O5 come from?
Sr3Fe2O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, Sr3Fe2O5 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established transition metal oxides like NiO or complex perovskites such as LaMnO3. While many of its class members are widely utilized in standard battery chemistries, Sr3Fe2O5 offers a unique structural configuration that differentiates it from the more common lithium-based oxides like LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, providing an alternative platform for catalytic research.

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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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