Li2VO3

Li2VO3 is a semiconducting lithium oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

Crystal structure of Li2VO3 (triclinic, P-1 (No. 2))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2VO3

Li2VO3 is a semiconducting member of the lithium oxide family that occupies a position near the thermodynamic stability hull, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its unique electronic structure makes it an intriguing subject for researchers investigating new pathways for ion transport and electrochemical activity.

As a material with multiple documented structural configurations, it represents a versatile building block within inorganic chemistry. Its potential utility is driven by the interplay between its lithium-rich composition and the redox-active nature of the vanadium centers, which are central to its role in modern materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2VO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.67–1.80 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.022 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 3 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Li2VO3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic1.670.0225-7.1023.46
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic1.800.0239-7.1003.47
P-1 (No. 2)
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.46
C2/m (No. 12)
Immm (No. 71)
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.59
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.72
C2/m (No. 12)Monoclinic3.47
C2/m (No. 12)Monoclinic3.72
C2/m (No. 12)Monoclinic3.57
Uses

Applications

Where Li2VO3 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchSolid-state ionicsMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2VO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2VO3?

Li2VO3 is a semiconducting lithium oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Li2VO3 used for?
Li2VO3 is used in electrochemical energy storage research, solid-state ionics, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li2VO3?
Li2VO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.67–1.80 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is Li2VO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.80 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2VO3 thermodynamically stable?
Li2VO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.022 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Li2VO3?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Li2VO3 is triclinic symmetry, space group P-1 (No. 2).
What is the density of Li2VO3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Li2VO3 is 3.46 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Li2VO3 are known?
11 structures of Li2VO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2VO3 contain?
Li2VO3 contains Li, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li2VO3 come from?
Li2VO3 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Within the broad class of lithium oxides, Li2VO3 sits alongside well-characterized energy materials like LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4. While those compounds are industry standards for cathode applications, Li2VO3 offers a distinct structural and electronic profile, positioning it as a specialized alternative to more common oxides like Li2TiO3 or Li2O in experimental research.

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Related Compounds

Other Lithium Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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