Li2MnPHO5

Li2MnPHO5 is a metastable, insulating lithium manganese phosphate compound studied for its potential applications in next-generation battery cathode technology.

Crystal structure of Li2MnPHO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2MnPHO5

Li2MnPHO5 is a complex phosphate material belonging to the olivine-related cathode family. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it represents a specialized structural variation within the broader class of lithium-containing transition metal phosphates, characterized by its metastable nature. Its structural complexity and unique stoichiometry make it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating new pathways for energy storage. By incorporating manganese into the phosphate framework, this compound serves as a critical model for understanding phase stability and electrochemical potential in non-traditional cathode architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2MnPHO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.06–3.46 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.060 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2MnPHO5 is used.

Battery cathode researchEnergy storage materials developmentSolid-state ionics investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2MnPHO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2MnPHO5?

Li2MnPHO5 is a metastable, insulating lithium manganese phosphate compound studied for its potential applications in next-generation battery cathode technology.

More questions
What is Li2MnPHO5 used for?
Li2MnPHO5 is used in battery cathode research, energy storage materials development, and solid-state ionics investigation.
What is the band gap of Li2MnPHO5?
Li2MnPHO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.06–3.46 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is Li2MnPHO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.46 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li2MnPHO5 thermodynamically stable?
Li2MnPHO5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.060 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2MnPHO5 are known?
7 structures of Li2MnPHO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2MnPHO5 contain?
Li2MnPHO5 contains H, Li, Mn, O, and P (5 elements).
Where does the data for Li2MnPHO5 come from?
Li2MnPHO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the olivine phosphate cathodes class.

While Li2MnPHO5 shares the phosphate backbone common to well-established cathodes like LiFePO4 and LiMnPO4, it occupies a distinct structural niche due to its specific hydrogen-containing composition. Unlike the standard olivine structures found in LiMnPO4 or LiCoPO4, this compound exhibits a more intricate arrangement that differentiates its thermodynamic profile from the more common, highly stable battery materials in the class.

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Related Compounds

Other Olivine Phosphate Cathodes in the database.

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

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