Li2Mn3CoO8

Li2Mn3CoO8 is a stable, semiconducting lithium transition-metal oxide designed for high-performance electrochemical energy storage applications.

Crystal structure of Li2Mn3CoO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Mn3CoO8

Li2Mn3CoO8 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide that exhibits a semiconducting electronic character. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within the lithium-rich oxide family. Its structural integrity and electronic properties make it a subject of significant interest for energy storage research. The material benefits from a rich body of structural data, reflecting its versatility and potential for optimization in electrochemical systems. It is primarily investigated for its role in next-generation battery architectures where stability and ion transport are critical.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Mn3CoO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.39–1.43 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

26
3 databases, 8 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Li2Mn3CoO8.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Mn3CoO8 is used.

Lithium-ion battery cathodesEnergy storage researchElectrochemical material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Mn3CoO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Mn3CoO8?

Li2Mn3CoO8 is a stable, semiconducting lithium transition-metal oxide designed for high-performance electrochemical energy storage applications.

More questions
What is Li2Mn3CoO8 used for?
Li2Mn3CoO8 is used in lithium-ion battery cathodes, energy storage research, and electrochemical material development.
What is the band gap of Li2Mn3CoO8?
Li2Mn3CoO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.39–1.43 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Li2Mn3CoO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.43 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Mn3CoO8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2Mn3CoO8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Mn3CoO8 are known?
26 structures of Li2Mn3CoO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
How is Li2Mn3CoO8 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Li2Mn3CoO8 include sol gel, solid state (3 procedures documented).
What elements does Li2Mn3CoO8 contain?
Li2Mn3CoO8 contains Co, Li, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Mn3CoO8 come from?
Li2Mn3CoO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse family of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li2Mn3CoO8 distinguishes itself by balancing the structural characteristics of manganese-rich compounds like Li2MnO3 with the electrochemical utility of cobalt-containing systems such as LiCoO2. While simpler oxides like LiMnO2 or LiNiO2 are widely utilized in established battery chemistries, this multi-metal oxide offers a unique compositional space that may mitigate some of the stability challenges faced by its binary or ternary counterparts.

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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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