CoLi7Mn4O12

CoLi7Mn4O12 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that serves as a potential candidate for advanced battery cathode research.

Crystal structure of CoLi7Mn4O12 (monoclinic, C2/m (No. 12))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CoLi7Mn4O12

CoLi7Mn4O12 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide composed of cobalt, manganese, lithium, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized structural arrangement within the broader family of lithium-based oxides used in electrochemical energy storage research. Its thermodynamic profile places it near the stability hull, suggesting that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization. The compound is supported by a significant body of structural data, reflecting its role as a subject of interest in high-throughput materials discovery. By investigating its unique lattice configuration, researchers aim to better understand the interplay between transition metal ordering and lithium mobility in advanced battery cathodes.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CoLi7Mn4O12, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.02–1.46 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

165
4 databases, 8 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for CoLi7Mn4O12, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic0.770.0179-6.9384.00
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.010.0195-6.9373.99
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic0.000.0200-6.9363.98
C2 (No. 5)monoclinic0.820.0208-6.9354.01
P1 (No. 1)triclinic0.790.0221-6.9344.03
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic0.480.0224-6.9343.98
P1 (No. 1)triclinic0.790.0239-6.9324.00
P2 (No. 3)monoclinic0.690.0240-6.9324.01
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic0.880.0249-6.9313.98
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic0.780.0274-6.9294.00
C2 (No. 5)monoclinic0.640.0276-6.9284.01
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic0.760.0277-6.9284.02
Uses

Applications

Where CoLi7Mn4O12 is used.

Battery cathode researchElectrochemical energy storage materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CoLi7Mn4O12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CoLi7Mn4O12?

CoLi7Mn4O12 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that serves as a potential candidate for advanced battery cathode research.

More questions
What is CoLi7Mn4O12 used for?
CoLi7Mn4O12 is used in battery cathode research and electrochemical energy storage materials.
What is the band gap of CoLi7Mn4O12?
CoLi7Mn4O12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–1.46 eV across 165 reported structures.
Is CoLi7Mn4O12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.46 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CoLi7Mn4O12 thermodynamically stable?
CoLi7Mn4O12 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of CoLi7Mn4O12?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of CoLi7Mn4O12 is monoclinic symmetry, space group C2/m (No. 12).
What is the density of CoLi7Mn4O12?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of CoLi7Mn4O12 is 4.00 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of CoLi7Mn4O12 are known?
165 structures of CoLi7Mn4O12 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does CoLi7Mn4O12 contain?
CoLi7Mn4O12 contains Co, Li, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for CoLi7Mn4O12 come from?
CoLi7Mn4O12 data is cross-referenced from materials_project.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse landscape of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, CoLi7Mn4O12 occupies a distinct position compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4. While LiCoO2 remains the industry standard for cathode performance, CoLi7Mn4O12 offers a more complex stoichiometry that deviates from the standard layered structures, positioning it as a specialized alternative for exploring multi-metal synergistic effects in energy storage applications.

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Related Compounds

Other Layered Lithium Transition-Metal Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).

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