Co₄Ni₂O₁₂ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor belonging to the spinel or layered oxide family, composed of cobalt and nickel cations in an oxygen-rich lattice. This compound is primarily explored in research contexts for energy storage and catalytic applications, where the combination of cobalt and nickel oxides offers tunable electronic properties and enhanced electrochemical activity compared to single-metal oxide alternatives. Its dual-metal composition is valued for improving charge transfer kinetics and cycling stability in rechargeable battery systems and for activating oxygen-reduction and oxygen-evolution reactions in electrocatalysis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9260 | eV/atom | — |