Li2CoSiO4

Li2CoSiO4 is a stable, wide-gap insulating material composed of lithium, cobalt, silicon, and oxygen that is primarily investigated for its potential in electrochemical applications.

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Crystal structure of Li2CoSiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2CoSiO4

Li2CoSiO4 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the lithium-metal-silicate family, it represents a robust structural framework that maintains integrity under various conditions.

Its position on the convex hull underscores its chemical stability, making it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating new electrode materials. The compound is frequently studied for its potential to facilitate ion transport in electrochemical systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2CoSiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.37–3.40 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

67
3 databases, 11 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Li2CoSiO4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Li2CoSiO4 is used.

Lithium-ion battery electrode researchSolid-state electrolyte development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2CoSiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2CoSiO4?

Li2CoSiO4 is a stable, wide-gap insulating material composed of lithium, cobalt, silicon, and oxygen that is primarily investigated for its potential in electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is Li2CoSiO4 used for?
Li2CoSiO4 is used in lithium-ion battery electrode research and solid-state electrolyte development.
What is the band gap of Li2CoSiO4?
Li2CoSiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.37–3.40 eV across 67 reported structures.
Is Li2CoSiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.40 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li2CoSiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2CoSiO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2CoSiO4 are known?
67 structures of Li2CoSiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 11 distinct space groups.
How is Li2CoSiO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Li2CoSiO4 include solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does Li2CoSiO4 contain?
Li2CoSiO4 contains Co, Li, O, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2CoSiO4 come from?
Li2CoSiO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable phase, Li2CoSiO4 serves as a benchmark for structural reliability within the broader class of lithium-containing silicates, providing a foundational reference point for exploring high-capacity energy storage materials.

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

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