Li2Mn3CrO8

Li2Mn3CrO8 is a metastable, semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, and chromium, studied primarily for its potential in battery technology.

Crystal structure of Li2Mn3CrO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Mn3CrO8

Li2Mn3CrO8 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable phase, it represents a unique structural arrangement within the broader family of lithium-based cathode materials, offering distinct pathways for ion mobility and redox activity.

This material is of significant interest for researchers investigating high-performance battery electrodes. Its specific composition, incorporating both manganese and chromium, allows for the tuning of electrochemical properties, making it a subject of ongoing study for next-generation energy storage applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Mn3CrO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.065 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Mn3CrO8 is used.

Battery electrode researchEnergy storage materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Mn3CrO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Mn3CrO8?

Li2Mn3CrO8 is a metastable, semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, and chromium, studied primarily for its potential in battery technology.

More questions
What is Li2Mn3CrO8 used for?
Li2Mn3CrO8 is used in battery electrode research and energy storage materials development.
What is the band gap of Li2Mn3CrO8?
Li2Mn3CrO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.73 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is Li2Mn3CrO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Mn3CrO8 thermodynamically stable?
Li2Mn3CrO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.065 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Mn3CrO8 are known?
14 structures of Li2Mn3CrO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Mn3CrO8 contain?
Li2Mn3CrO8 contains Cr, Li, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Mn3CrO8 come from?
Li2Mn3CrO8 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, Li2Mn3CrO8 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, Li2Mn3CrO8 serves as a focus for structural exploration, offering a different compositional balance that distinguishes it from the more established binary and ternary oxide frameworks.

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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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