Li2MnOF3

Li2MnOF3 is a metastable, semiconducting oxyfluoride material used in the study of next-generation lithium-ion battery cathode technologies.

Crystal structure of Li2MnOF3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2MnOF3

Li2MnOF3 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide that incorporates fluorine into its anionic framework. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized variation within the broader family of lithium-based oxides used in energy storage research.

Due to its metastable nature, this compound is a focus for researchers investigating phase stability and structural evolution in battery cathodes. Its unique composition allows for the exploration of alternative redox mechanisms that differ from traditional oxide-only systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2MnOF3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.81–2.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.037 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

19
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2MnOF3 is used.

Battery cathode researchEnergy storage material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2MnOF3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2MnOF3?

Li2MnOF3 is a metastable, semiconducting oxyfluoride material used in the study of next-generation lithium-ion battery cathode technologies.

More questions
What is Li2MnOF3 used for?
Li2MnOF3 is used in battery cathode research and energy storage material development.
What is the band gap of Li2MnOF3?
Li2MnOF3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.81–2.04 eV across 19 reported structures.
Is Li2MnOF3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.04 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2MnOF3 thermodynamically stable?
Li2MnOF3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.037 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2MnOF3 are known?
19 structures of Li2MnOF3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2MnOF3 contain?
Li2MnOF3 contains F, Li, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2MnOF3 come from?
Li2MnOF3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li2MnOF3 stands out for its oxyfluoride chemistry, contrasting with the more conventional oxide structures like LiCoO2 and LiNiO2. While Li2MnO3 is a well-characterized member of the manganese-rich group, Li2MnOF3 offers a distinct structural pathway by utilizing fluorine to modify the electronic environment of the transition metal center.

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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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