Li2Mn2NiO6

Li2Mn2NiO6 is a semiconducting, metastable layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, nickel, and oxygen, studied for its potential use in battery cathode development.

Crystal structure of Li2Mn2NiO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Mn2NiO6

Li2Mn2NiO6 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a metastable phase, it represents a unique structural arrangement within the broader family of lithium-rich oxides, offering insights into the interplay between manganese and nickel oxidation states.

This compound is primarily investigated for its potential role in electrochemical energy storage systems. Its layered framework is designed to facilitate lithium-ion mobility, making it a subject of interest for researchers seeking to optimize cathode performance and structural stability in next-generation battery technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Mn2NiO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.46–1.50 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.067 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Mn2NiO6 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrochemical energy storage developmentCathode material investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Mn2NiO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Mn2NiO6?

Li2Mn2NiO6 is a semiconducting, metastable layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, nickel, and oxygen, studied for its potential use in battery cathode development.

More questions
What is Li2Mn2NiO6 used for?
Li2Mn2NiO6 is used in lithium-ion battery research, electrochemical energy storage development, and cathode material investigation.
What is the band gap of Li2Mn2NiO6?
Li2Mn2NiO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.46–1.50 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Li2Mn2NiO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.50 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Mn2NiO6 thermodynamically stable?
Li2Mn2NiO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.067 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Mn2NiO6 are known?
6 structures of Li2Mn2NiO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Mn2NiO6 contain?
Li2Mn2NiO6 contains Li, Mn, Ni, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Mn2NiO6 come from?
Li2Mn2NiO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li2Mn2NiO6 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2 or LiNiO2. While LiNiO2 is widely utilized for its high capacity, Li2Mn2NiO6 leverages a mixed-metal composition to explore alternative stability profiles, positioning it as a specialized candidate for research into structural evolution during cycling when contrasted with the well-established LiMn2O4 spinel.

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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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