Li2FeO2F

Li2FeO2F is a semiconducting lithium iron oxyfluoride that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis in energy storage applications.

FFeLiO
Crystal structure of Li2FeO2F
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2FeO2F

Li2FeO2F is a complex oxyfluoride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. Its composition, balancing lithium, iron, oxygen, and fluorine, positions it as a material of significant interest for researchers exploring new battery chemistries and ion-conducting frameworks.

Because it is identified as a near-hull phase, the compound is considered thermodynamically accessible for synthesis. This stability makes it a valuable subject for experimental investigation into how anionic substitution influences the electrochemical performance of iron-based materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2FeO2F, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.68–2.30 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

23
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2FeO2F is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchBattery electrode material developmentSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2FeO2F, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2FeO2F?

Li2FeO2F is a semiconducting lithium iron oxyfluoride that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis in energy storage applications.

More questions
What is Li2FeO2F used for?
Li2FeO2F is used in electrochemical energy storage research, battery electrode material development, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of Li2FeO2F?
Li2FeO2F has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.68–2.30 eV across 23 reported structures.
Is Li2FeO2F a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2FeO2F thermodynamically stable?
Li2FeO2F has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li2FeO2F are known?
23 structures of Li2FeO2F are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2FeO2F contain?
Li2FeO2F contains F, Fe, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2FeO2F come from?
Li2FeO2F data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxyfluoride, this compound serves as a distinct member of the broader family of lithium-iron-based energy materials. It occupies a specialized niche where the integration of fluorine into the lattice offers a pathway to tune electrochemical properties that are not typically accessible in pure oxide counterparts.

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

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