Li2MnNiO4

Li2MnNiO4 is a semiconducting, metastable layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, and nickel, primarily studied for its potential in next-generation battery technologies.

Crystal structure of Li2MnNiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2MnNiO4

Li2MnNiO4 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable phase, it represents a complex structural arrangement of lithium, manganese, nickel, and oxygen atoms that is of significant interest for understanding ion transport and stability in battery materials. Its structural diversity is highlighted by the numerous reported configurations found across multiple crystallographic databases. This compound serves as a critical subject for researchers investigating the influence of transition metal ordering on the electrochemical performance of cathode materials. By examining its metastable state, scientists can better predict how these oxides evolve during battery cycling and charge-discharge processes.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2MnNiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.19–0.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.031 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

18
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2MnNiO4 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrochemical energy storage developmentCathode material investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2MnNiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2MnNiO4?

Li2MnNiO4 is a semiconducting, metastable layered oxide containing lithium, manganese, and nickel, primarily studied for its potential in next-generation battery technologies.

More questions
What is Li2MnNiO4 used for?
Li2MnNiO4 is used in lithium-ion battery research, electrochemical energy storage development, and cathode material investigation.
What is the band gap of Li2MnNiO4?
Li2MnNiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.19–0.26 eV across 18 reported structures.
Is Li2MnNiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.26 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2MnNiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Li2MnNiO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.031 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2MnNiO4 are known?
18 structures of Li2MnNiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2MnNiO4 contain?
Li2MnNiO4 contains Li, Mn, Ni, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2MnNiO4 come from?
Li2MnNiO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the family of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li2MnNiO4 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional materials like LiCoO2 or LiNiO2. While LiNiO2 is widely utilized for its high capacity, Li2MnNiO4 offers a different structural framework that balances the redox activities of both manganese and nickel, distinguishing it from the simpler spinel structures like LiMn2O4 or the layered LiMnO2.

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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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