Zn₂Ni₄O₈ is a mixed-valence oxide semiconductor compound combining zinc and nickel in a spinel-related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for energy storage and catalytic applications, where the dual-metal composition offers tunable electronic properties and enhanced electrochemical activity compared to single-metal oxide alternatives. While not yet widely commercialized, zinc-nickel oxides represent a promising materials family for next-generation battery electrodes, supercapacitors, and heterogeneous catalysts where cost-effective transition metals and moderate mechanical stiffness are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,640.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,618.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00630 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.104 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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