Li2Ni3SnO8

Li2Ni3SnO8 is a semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, nickel, and tin that is being studied for potential use in energy storage systems.

Crystal structure of Li2Ni3SnO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Ni3SnO8

Li2Ni3SnO8 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its structural arrangement and composition make it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating new electrode materials for energy storage applications.

As a near-hull compound, it is considered likely to be synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions. The material's ability to maintain structural integrity while facilitating ion movement is central to its role within the broader family of lithium-based oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Ni3SnO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.04–0.54 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

27
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Ni3SnO8 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrode material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Ni3SnO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Ni3SnO8?

Li2Ni3SnO8 is a semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, nickel, and tin that is being studied for potential use in energy storage systems.

More questions
What is Li2Ni3SnO8 used for?
Li2Ni3SnO8 is used in lithium-ion battery research and electrode material development.
What is the band gap of Li2Ni3SnO8?
Li2Ni3SnO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04–0.54 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Li2Ni3SnO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.54 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Ni3SnO8 thermodynamically stable?
Li2Ni3SnO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li2Ni3SnO8 are known?
27 structures of Li2Ni3SnO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Ni3SnO8 contain?
Li2Ni3SnO8 contains Li, Ni, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Ni3SnO8 come from?
Li2Ni3SnO8 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, Li2Ni3SnO8 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established cathode materials like LiCoO2 or LiNiO2. While those siblings are widely utilized for their high capacity and established cycling performance, Li2Ni3SnO8 offers a unique structural framework that differentiates it from the simpler binary-metal oxides, positioning it as a specialized candidate for exploring alternative electrochemical pathways.

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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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