Li3Ni2SnO6

Li3Ni2SnO6 is a semiconducting, metastable layered oxide material investigated for its potential role in lithium-ion battery technology.

Crystal structure of Li3Ni2SnO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li3Ni2SnO6

Li3Ni2SnO6 belongs to the family of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. As a metastable phase, it represents a complex arrangement of lithium, nickel, tin, and oxygen atoms that offers unique structural pathways for ion mobility. Its architecture is designed to facilitate electrochemical processes, making it a focus for researchers investigating next-generation energy storage materials. The compound is primarily studied in the context of lithium-ion battery electrodes, where the interplay between its transition metal components and oxygen framework dictates its performance. Its metastable nature suggests potential for structural tuning to optimize stability and capacity in electrochemical applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li3Ni2SnO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.36 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.029 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li3Ni2SnO6 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrode material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li3Ni2SnO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li3Ni2SnO6?

Li3Ni2SnO6 is a semiconducting, metastable layered oxide material investigated for its potential role in lithium-ion battery technology.

More questions
What is Li3Ni2SnO6 used for?
Li3Ni2SnO6 is used in lithium-ion battery research and electrode material development.
What is the band gap of Li3Ni2SnO6?
Li3Ni2SnO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.36 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Li3Ni2SnO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.36 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li3Ni2SnO6 thermodynamically stable?
Li3Ni2SnO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.029 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li3Ni2SnO6 are known?
10 structures of Li3Ni2SnO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li3Ni2SnO6 contain?
Li3Ni2SnO6 contains Li, Ni, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li3Ni2SnO6 come from?
Li3Ni2SnO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the broader class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li3Ni2SnO6 occupies a distinct niche compared to highly stable, commercially established materials like LiCoO2 or LiNiO2. While those siblings are foundational to current battery technology, Li3Ni2SnO6 is explored for its specific compositional complexity, which differentiates it from simpler oxides like LiAlO2 or the manganese-based variants such as LiMn2O4.

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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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