Li4CoTeO6

Li4CoTeO6 is a stable, semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, cobalt, and tellurium that is investigated for its potential in battery technology.

Crystal structure of Li4CoTeO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li4CoTeO6

Li4CoTeO6 is a complex layered lithium transition-metal oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a structurally robust candidate for materials research within the lithium-based oxide family.

This compound is of significant interest for its potential in electrochemical energy storage applications. Its layered architecture provides a framework for investigating ion transport and structural integrity, making it a subject of ongoing study in the development of next-generation battery technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li4CoTeO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Li4CoTeO6 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrochemical energy storage developmentSolid-state electrolyte studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li4CoTeO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li4CoTeO6?

Li4CoTeO6 is a stable, semiconducting layered oxide containing lithium, cobalt, and tellurium that is investigated for its potential in battery technology.

More questions
What is Li4CoTeO6 used for?
Li4CoTeO6 is used in lithium-ion battery research, electrochemical energy storage development, and solid-state electrolyte studies.
What is the band gap of Li4CoTeO6?
Li4CoTeO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.37 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Li4CoTeO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.37 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li4CoTeO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li4CoTeO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li4CoTeO6 are known?
5 structures of Li4CoTeO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Li4CoTeO6 contain?
Li4CoTeO6 contains Co, Li, O, and Te (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li4CoTeO6 come from?
Li4CoTeO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse family of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, Li4CoTeO6 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional cathode materials like LiCoO2. While LiCoO2 is widely utilized for its high capacity, Li4CoTeO6 offers a different structural configuration and electronic profile, providing researchers with a unique platform to explore the effects of tellurium incorporation on the stability and performance of lithium-rich oxide systems.

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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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