FeCuO2

FeCuO2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized for its catalytic properties in oxygen-evolution reactions.

Crystal structure of FeCuO2 (trigonal, R-3m (No. 166))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About FeCuO2

FeCuO2 is a semiconducting oxide that functions as a catalyst for the oxygen-evolution reaction. As a thermodynamically stable member of the oxide class, it remains a focal point for research into efficient electrochemical energy conversion systems. Its structural integrity is supported by a significant body of reported data across multiple databases.

The compound is primarily utilized in electrochemical applications where stable, earth-abundant materials are required to facilitate complex oxidation processes. Its semiconducting nature makes it a compelling candidate for integrating into advanced electrode architectures designed to improve the kinetics of oxygen production.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for FeCuO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.80 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

18
3 databases, 5 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for FeCuO2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
R-3m (No. 166)trigonal0.800.0000-6.9376.22
P63/mmc (No. 194)hexagonal0.000.0051-6.9325.57
Cm (No. 8)Monoclinic6.00
R-3m (No. 166)
R-3m (No. 166)Trigonal5.52
R-3m (No. 166)Trigonal5.36
P63/mmc (No. 194)Hexagonal5.52
P63/mmc (No. 194)Hexagonal5.67
C2/m (No. 12)Monoclinic5.74
P63/mmc (No. 194)
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic4.88
R-3m (No. 166)Trigonal5.64
Uses

Applications

Where FeCuO2 is used.

Oxygen-evolution reaction catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionElectrode materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FeCuO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is FeCuO2?

FeCuO2 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized for its catalytic properties in oxygen-evolution reactions.

More questions
What is FeCuO2 used for?
FeCuO2 is used in oxygen-evolution reaction catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and electrode materials.
What is the band gap of FeCuO2?
FeCuO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.80 eV across 18 reported structures.
Is FeCuO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.80 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is FeCuO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — FeCuO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of FeCuO2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of FeCuO2 is trigonal symmetry, space group R-3m (No. 166).
What is the density of FeCuO2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of FeCuO2 is 6.22 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of FeCuO2 are known?
18 structures of FeCuO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does FeCuO2 contain?
FeCuO2 contains Cu, Fe, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for FeCuO2 come from?
FeCuO2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Unlike the lithium-intercalated oxides such as LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, which are primarily optimized for battery cathode performance, FeCuO2 is specifically positioned as a catalyst for oxygen evolution. While it shares the oxide framework common to materials like LaNiO3 and BiFeO3, its distinct electronic and structural profile offers a different pathway for surface-mediated catalytic activity compared to these more traditional perovskite-based oxides.

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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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