Li2MgTi3O8

Li2MgTi3O8 is a stable, insulating titanate oxide studied primarily for its potential as a specialized anode material in lithium-ion battery technologies.

Crystal structure of Li2MgTi3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2MgTi3O8

Li2MgTi3O8 is a complex oxide belonging to the titanate anode family. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within the lithium-titanium-oxygen system. Its inherent stability makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating long-term cycling performance in electrochemical cells.

Characterized as a wide-band-gap insulator, this material functions as a host structure for lithium-ion transport. Its electronic nature distinguishes it from more conductive metallic oxides, necessitating careful consideration of its ionic mobility and interfacial properties when utilized in battery applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2MgTi3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.39–3.32 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Li2MgTi3O8.

Solid State
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Solid State
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Solid State
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Solid State
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Solid State
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Uses

Applications

Where Li2MgTi3O8 is used.

Lithium-ion battery anodesEnergy storage researchSolid-state electrolyte interface studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2MgTi3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2MgTi3O8?

Li2MgTi3O8 is a stable, insulating titanate oxide studied primarily for its potential as a specialized anode material in lithium-ion battery technologies.

More questions
What is Li2MgTi3O8 used for?
Li2MgTi3O8 is used in lithium-ion battery anodes, energy storage research, and solid-state electrolyte interface studies.
What is the band gap of Li2MgTi3O8?
Li2MgTi3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.39–3.32 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Li2MgTi3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.32 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li2MgTi3O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2MgTi3O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2MgTi3O8 are known?
6 structures of Li2MgTi3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is Li2MgTi3O8 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Li2MgTi3O8 include solid state (5 procedures documented).
What elements does Li2MgTi3O8 contain?
Li2MgTi3O8 contains Li, Mg, O, and Ti (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2MgTi3O8 come from?
Li2MgTi3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the titanate anodes class.

Within the diverse group of titanate anodes, Li2MgTi3O8 stands out due to its specific elemental substitution of magnesium into the titanium-oxygen framework. While siblings like Li2Ti3O7 or Li2TiV3O8 focus on varying the transition metal valence or stoichiometry to tune electrochemical potential, the inclusion of magnesium in Li2MgTi3O8 provides a distinct structural pathway that influences its thermodynamic stability compared to more common titanates like Li2TiO3.

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Related Compounds

Other Titanate Anodes in the database.

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

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