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

0.83–1.65 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: narrow gap

Energy Above Hull

0.023 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near Hull
3 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 3 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of Li2VO3. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

0.97 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.008 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

Mixed (most: P-1 (No. 2))
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)triclinic1.700.0225-7.1023.46
——1.650.0231-2.450—
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic1.750.0239-7.1003.47
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.000.0303-2.511—
——1.440.0420-2.431—
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic0.000.0552-2.486—
——0.830.0581-2.415—
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic0.000.0601-2.481—
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic———3.59
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic———3.46
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic———3.57
C2/m (No. 12)monoclinic———3.72
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 0.83–1.65 eV across 12 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is Li2VO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a band gap of up to 1.65 eV (a semiconductor). Measured gaps are typically larger.
Is Li2VO3 thermodynamically stable?
Li2VO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.023 eV/atom (near hull).
What is the crystal structure of Li2VO3?
The reference structure 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?
12 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, oqmd, 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 (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)
  • mpaloe — Data from MP-ALOE. Cite: Kuner et al., npj Comput. Mater. (2025), doi:10.1038/s41524-025-01834-9.

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