Li4Cr3CoO8

Li4Cr3CoO8 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that is considered thermodynamically stable enough for potential synthesis and study in energy storage applications.

Crystal structure of Li4Cr3CoO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li4Cr3CoO8

Li4Cr3CoO8 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. As a near-hull material, it occupies a favorable position in the thermodynamic landscape, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization.

This compound is of significant interest in materials science due to its complex multimetallic framework. Its structural properties make it a subject of ongoing investigation for potential roles in energy storage systems where transition-metal oxide stability is paramount.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li4Cr3CoO8, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.31–1.94 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.012 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

41
2 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li4Cr3CoO8 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchCathode material developmentSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li4Cr3CoO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li4Cr3CoO8?

Li4Cr3CoO8 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that is considered thermodynamically stable enough for potential synthesis and study in energy storage applications.

More questions
What is Li4Cr3CoO8 used for?
Li4Cr3CoO8 is used in lithium-ion battery research, cathode material development, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of Li4Cr3CoO8?
Li4Cr3CoO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.31–1.94 eV across 41 reported structures.
Is Li4Cr3CoO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.94 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li4Cr3CoO8 thermodynamically stable?
Li4Cr3CoO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.012 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li4Cr3CoO8 are known?
41 structures of Li4Cr3CoO8 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li4Cr3CoO8 contain?
Li4Cr3CoO8 contains Co, Cr, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li4Cr3CoO8 come from?
Li4Cr3CoO8 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, Li4Cr3CoO8 represents a more complex, multi-cation variant compared to simpler, well-established standards like LiCoO2 or LiNiO2. While those canonical materials are widely utilized in commercial battery cathodes, Li4Cr3CoO8 serves as a specialized research interest, offering a unique combination of chromium and cobalt that distinguishes its electronic behavior from the more common manganese-based oxides 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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