Li2NiO2F

Li2NiO2F is a stable, semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide used in the study of advanced battery electrode materials.

Crystal structure of Li2NiO2F
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2NiO2F

Li2NiO2F is a layered lithium transition-metal oxide that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it represents an intriguing structural variation within the broader family of lithium-based energy storage compounds, benefiting from the inclusion of fluorine in its anionic framework.

Its significance lies in its structural versatility and chemical stability, which are critical for developing next-generation electrode materials. Researchers study this compound to understand how anionic substitution influences electronic properties and ion transport, making it a valuable candidate for high-performance battery applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2NiO2F, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.03–0.71 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2NiO2F is used.

Battery electrode researchEnergy storage material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2NiO2F, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2NiO2F?

Li2NiO2F is a stable, semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide used in the study of advanced battery electrode materials.

More questions
What is Li2NiO2F used for?
Li2NiO2F is used in battery electrode research and energy storage material development.
What is the band gap of Li2NiO2F?
Li2NiO2F has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.03–0.71 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is Li2NiO2F a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.71 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2NiO2F thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2NiO2F sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2NiO2F are known?
16 structures of Li2NiO2F are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2NiO2F contain?
Li2NiO2F contains F, Li, Ni, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2NiO2F come from?
Li2NiO2F data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse landscape of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li2NiO2F distinguishes itself from traditional cathodes like LiCoO2 and LiNiO2 through its unique stoichiometric composition. While many of its siblings are primarily oxide-based, the incorporation of fluorine allows for distinct electrochemical behaviors compared to standard materials like LiMnO2 or LiMn2O4, positioning it as a specialized member of this well-characterized class.

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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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