mixedmetaloxides
nounUK /mɪkst ˈmɛtəl ˈɒksaɪdz/
US /mɪkst ˈmɛtəl ˈɑːksaɪdz/
Mixed metal oxides are materials made of oxygen combined with two or more different metals.
Scientists use mixed metal oxides to make better batteries and catalysts.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In materials science, crystalline compounds containing at least two distinct metal cations in an oxygen lattice.
The mixed metal oxide BaTiO3 is widely studied for its ferroelectric properties.
3. In chemistry, a class of catalysts often used for oxidation reactions.
The mixed metal oxide catalyst converted carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide efficiently.
4. In environmental science, oxide materials used to absorb or break down pollutants.
Mixed metal oxides were tested for removing heavy metals from wastewater.