Mg₄Mn₆O₁₆ is a mixed-valence oxide ceramic compound containing magnesium and manganese in a spinel-related crystal structure, belonging to the family of manganese-based oxides used in electrochemical and catalytic applications. This material is primarily of research and industrial interest for energy storage systems (batteries and supercapacitors), catalysis, and magnetic applications, where the mixed oxidation states of manganese enable electron transfer and redox activity. Compared to pure manganese oxides, the magnesium-manganese composite offers potential advantages in structural stability, cost reduction, and tunable electrochemical performance, though it remains less widely deployed than established alternatives like LiMn₂O₄ in commercial battery chemistry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.178 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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