TiNiO3

TiNiO3 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen evolution reactions.

Crystal structure of TiNiO3 (trigonal, R-3 (No. 148))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TiNiO3

TiNiO3 is a semiconducting oxide that sits firmly on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating significant structural stability. As a member of the oxide oxygen-evolution catalyst family, it is a subject of interest for researchers seeking to optimize electrochemical water splitting processes.

Its electronic character makes it a candidate for integration into catalytic systems where charge transport and surface reactivity are critical. The compound is well-represented in materials databases, reflecting its importance in the ongoing search for efficient, earth-abundant alternatives for sustainable energy applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TiNiO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.50–2.34 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

20
3 databases, 3 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for TiNiO3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
R-3 (No. 148)trigonal0.000.0000-8.3015.12
R3c (No. 161)trigonal0.000.0140-8.2875.13
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.500.0159-8.2854.93
P1 (No. 1)triclinic2.270.0184-8.2825.12
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.710.0200-8.2814.97
P1 (No. 1)triclinic2.340.0203-8.2804.96
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal5.12
R-3 (No. 148)
R3c (No. 161)
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal5.13
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal4.95
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal5.12
Uses

Applications

Where TiNiO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical water splittingEnergy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TiNiO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TiNiO3?

TiNiO3 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material investigated for its potential role in catalyzing oxygen evolution reactions.

More questions
What is TiNiO3 used for?
TiNiO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of TiNiO3?
TiNiO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.50–2.34 eV across 20 reported structures.
Is TiNiO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.34 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TiNiO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TiNiO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of TiNiO3?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of TiNiO3 is trigonal symmetry, space group R-3 (No. 148).
What is the density of TiNiO3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of TiNiO3 is 5.12 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of TiNiO3 are known?
20 structures of TiNiO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does TiNiO3 contain?
TiNiO3 contains Ni, O, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for TiNiO3 come from?
TiNiO3 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse class of oxide catalysts, TiNiO3 occupies a distinct niche compared to highly studied transition metal oxides like NiO or perovskites such as LaNiO3. While materials like LaNiO3 are frequently explored for their metallic-like conductivity and complex magnetic properties, TiNiO3 offers a different electronic profile that influences its catalytic behavior and surface interaction kinetics during the oxygen evolution reaction.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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