BaLa5V2O3N7: a novel anti-perovskite oxynitride for electrode applications

The exploration of transition metal oxynitrides has garnered significant interest due to their intriguing property diversity. Herein, we present a promising new transition metal oxynitride BaLa5V2O3N7, which features an anti-perovskite structure type. This unique structural configuration endows the material with remarkable conductivity, particularly at low temperatures, paving the way for the material to be used in a wide range of technological applications.