Li2Co3SbO8

Li2Co3SbO8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide used in materials research for battery technology.

Crystal structure of Li2Co3SbO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Co3SbO8

Li2Co3SbO8 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement within the broader family of lithium-based oxides.

This compound is of significant interest in materials science due to its structural complexity and stability. It serves as a subject of investigation for researchers aiming to understand how the inclusion of antimony alongside cobalt influences the electrochemical properties and ion transport mechanisms required for next-generation energy storage applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Co3SbO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.56–0.82 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Co3SbO8 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchBattery cathode material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Co3SbO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Co3SbO8?

Li2Co3SbO8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide used in materials research for battery technology.

More questions
What is Li2Co3SbO8 used for?
Li2Co3SbO8 is used in electrochemical energy storage research and battery cathode material development.
What is the band gap of Li2Co3SbO8?
Li2Co3SbO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.56–0.82 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Li2Co3SbO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.82 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Co3SbO8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2Co3SbO8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Co3SbO8 are known?
12 structures of Li2Co3SbO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Co3SbO8 contain?
Li2Co3SbO8 contains Co, Li, O, and Sb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Co3SbO8 come from?
Li2Co3SbO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li2Co3SbO8 distinguishes itself from more common cathode materials like LiCoO2 and LiNiO2 through its unique stoichiometry and the incorporation of antimony. While LiCoO2 is a standard benchmark for battery performance, Li2Co3SbO8 offers a different structural framework that provides insight into the chemical diversity available within this oxide family.

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Related Compounds

Other Layered Lithium Transition-Metal Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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