TlNiO3

TlNiO3 is a metastable, semimetallic nickel-based oxide investigated for its catalytic properties in oxygen-evolution processes.

Crystal structure of TlNiO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TlNiO3

TlNiO3 is a complex oxide belonging to the oxygen-evolution catalyst class, characterized by a near-zero-gap electronic structure that suggests semimetallic behavior. Its metastable nature makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating phase stability and catalytic activity in electrochemical systems.

As a member of the nickel-based oxide family, this compound is studied for its potential in energy conversion technologies. The unique interplay between the thallium and nickel cations provides a distinct electronic environment that differentiates it from more traditional insulating or semiconducting oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TlNiO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.10 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.074 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where TlNiO3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical researchEnergy conversion materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TlNiO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TlNiO3?

TlNiO3 is a metastable, semimetallic nickel-based oxide investigated for its catalytic properties in oxygen-evolution processes.

More questions
What is TlNiO3 used for?
TlNiO3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical research, and energy conversion materials.
What is the band gap of TlNiO3?
TlNiO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.10 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is TlNiO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is TlNiO3 thermodynamically stable?
TlNiO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.074 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of TlNiO3 are known?
15 structures of TlNiO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does TlNiO3 contain?
TlNiO3 contains Ni, O, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for TlNiO3 come from?
TlNiO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of oxygen-evolution catalysts, TlNiO3 occupies a niche position compared to stable perovskites like LaNiO3 or LaMnO3. While many members of this class, such as NiO or LiCoO2, are well-established for their robustness and industrial utility, TlNiO3 represents a more specialized, metastable phase that challenges standard structural paradigms found in more common battery materials like LiNiO2.

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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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