Li2MnCo3O8

Li2MnCo3O8 is a stable semiconducting lithium transition-metal oxide used in the study of advanced battery electrode materials.

Crystal structure of Li2MnCo3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2MnCo3O8

Li2MnCo3O8 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure and thermodynamic stability on the convex hull. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating high-performance energy storage materials.

The compound is part of a diverse family of lithium-based oxides that facilitate ionic transport. Its unique composition of manganese and cobalt within the layered framework provides a distinct electrochemical profile, positioning it as a candidate for next-generation battery technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2MnCo3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.14–1.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

21
3 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2MnCo3O8 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchEnergy storage device development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2MnCo3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2MnCo3O8?

Li2MnCo3O8 is a stable semiconducting lithium transition-metal oxide used in the study of advanced battery electrode materials.

More questions
What is Li2MnCo3O8 used for?
Li2MnCo3O8 is used in lithium-ion battery research and energy storage device development.
What is the band gap of Li2MnCo3O8?
Li2MnCo3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.14–1.42 eV across 21 reported structures.
Is Li2MnCo3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2MnCo3O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2MnCo3O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2MnCo3O8 are known?
21 structures of Li2MnCo3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2MnCo3O8 contain?
Li2MnCo3O8 contains Co, Li, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2MnCo3O8 come from?
Li2MnCo3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the broad family of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li2MnCo3O8 occupies a unique niche compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2. While LiCoO2 is the industry standard for cathode chemistry, Li2MnCo3O8 offers a different elemental balance that influences its structural stability and electronic behavior, distinguishing it from manganese-rich variants like Li5Mn3O8 or Li3Mn4O8.

Explore

Related Compounds

Other Layered Lithium Transition-Metal Oxides in the database.

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

Analyze Li2MnCo3O8 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →