Li2Mn2SnO6

Li2Mn2SnO6 is a metastable, semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, and tin, primarily investigated for its potential role in electrochemical energy storage.

Crystal structure of Li2Mn2SnO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Mn2SnO6

Li2Mn2SnO6 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-based oxides, offering insights into ion transport and structural stability in multi-cation systems.

This material is primarily of interest in the field of advanced energy storage, where researchers investigate its potential as a cathode component. Its composition, integrating manganese and tin, makes it a subject of study for those seeking to optimize electrochemical performance and cycling durability in next-generation battery architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Mn2SnO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.30 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.050 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Mn2SnO6 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrochemical energy storage development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Mn2SnO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Mn2SnO6?

Li2Mn2SnO6 is a metastable, semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, and tin, primarily investigated for its potential role in electrochemical energy storage.

More questions
What is Li2Mn2SnO6 used for?
Li2Mn2SnO6 is used in lithium-ion battery research and electrochemical energy storage development.
What is the band gap of Li2Mn2SnO6?
Li2Mn2SnO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.30 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Li2Mn2SnO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Mn2SnO6 thermodynamically stable?
Li2Mn2SnO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.050 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Mn2SnO6 are known?
5 structures of Li2Mn2SnO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Li2Mn2SnO6 contain?
Li2Mn2SnO6 contains Li, Mn, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Mn2SnO6 come from?
Li2Mn2SnO6 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, Li2Mn2SnO6 occupies a specialized niche compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4. While compounds such as LiNiO2 are widely utilized for their high capacity, Li2Mn2SnO6 serves as a structural variant that explores the effects of tin substitution on the stability of the manganese-based framework.

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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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