Li2Ni3SbO8

Li2Ni3SbO8 is a stable, semiconducting layered oxide material investigated for its potential applications in electrochemical energy storage.

Crystal structure of Li2Ni3SbO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Ni3SbO8

Li2Ni3SbO8 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide that occupies a stable position on the thermodynamic convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized configuration within the broader family of lithium-based oxides, offering unique structural arrangements for ion mobility and electronic transport.

This compound is primarily studied for its potential in energy storage technologies, where its structural stability and electronic properties are critical for performance. Its existence across multiple reported structural configurations highlights its versatility as a candidate for next-generation electrochemical systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Ni3SbO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.21–0.66 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Ni3SbO8 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrochemical energy storage materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Ni3SbO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Ni3SbO8?

Li2Ni3SbO8 is a stable, semiconducting layered oxide material investigated for its potential applications in electrochemical energy storage.

More questions
What is Li2Ni3SbO8 used for?
Li2Ni3SbO8 is used in lithium-ion battery research and electrochemical energy storage materials.
What is the band gap of Li2Ni3SbO8?
Li2Ni3SbO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.21–0.66 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is Li2Ni3SbO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Ni3SbO8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2Ni3SbO8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Ni3SbO8 are known?
17 structures of Li2Ni3SbO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Ni3SbO8 contain?
Li2Ni3SbO8 contains Li, Ni, O, and Sb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Ni3SbO8 come from?
Li2Ni3SbO8 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, Li2Ni3SbO8 distinguishes itself from more common cathode materials like LiCoO2 and LiNiO2 by incorporating antimony into the lattice. While siblings such as LiMn2O4 and Li3Mn4O8 focus heavily on manganese-based redox activity, this compound utilizes a distinct transition-metal framework that provides a different structural landscape for lithium intercalation.

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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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