K₂Mn₄O₈ is a layered manganese oxide semiconductor with a potassium-stabilized tunnel structure, belonging to the hollandite family of mixed-valence metal oxides. This compound is primarily investigated as a research material for energy storage and catalytic applications, where its redox-active manganese centers and ion-transport pathways offer potential advantages in battery electrodes and environmental remediation processes. Unlike conventional single-phase oxides, its layered architecture enables tunable electronic properties and ion insertion/extraction capability, making it a candidate for next-generation battery chemistries and heterogeneous catalysis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.896 | eV/atom | — |