Li4V5Cr3O16

Li4V5Cr3O16 is a metastable semiconducting quaternary oxide investigated for its potential applications in advanced electrochemical energy storage systems.

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Crystal structure of Li4V5Cr3O16
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li4V5Cr3O16

Li4V5Cr3O16 is a complex oxide containing lithium, vanadium, chromium, and oxygen. As a metastable material, it represents a unique structural arrangement that offers distinct pathways for ion transport and electronic interaction within its crystal lattice. Its semiconducting nature makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating electronic behavior in multi-metal oxide systems. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases highlights its structural versatility and the ongoing scientific interest in its phase space. This compound is primarily studied for its potential utility in high-performance energy storage technologies, where the synergistic effects of vanadium and chromium can influence charge capacity and stability. Its role as a metastable phase suggests that its synthesis and performance are highly sensitive to processing conditions, providing a rich area for materials engineering.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li4V5Cr3O16, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.11 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.028 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li4V5Cr3O16 is used.

Electrochemical energy storageBattery electrode researchMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li4V5Cr3O16, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li4V5Cr3O16?

Li4V5Cr3O16 is a metastable semiconducting quaternary oxide investigated for its potential applications in advanced electrochemical energy storage systems.

More questions
What is Li4V5Cr3O16 used for?
Li4V5Cr3O16 is used in electrochemical energy storage, battery electrode research, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li4V5Cr3O16?
Li4V5Cr3O16 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.11 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Li4V5Cr3O16 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.11 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li4V5Cr3O16 thermodynamically stable?
Li4V5Cr3O16 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.028 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li4V5Cr3O16 are known?
6 structures of Li4V5Cr3O16 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li4V5Cr3O16 contain?
Li4V5Cr3O16 contains Cr, Li, O, and V (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li4V5Cr3O16 come from?
Li4V5Cr3O16 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-metal oxide, Li4V5Cr3O16 stands as a distinct example of complex transition metal chemistry. While many simpler binary or ternary oxides are well-characterized, this quaternary system offers a more intricate electronic environment, allowing for fine-tuning of its semiconducting properties through the interplay of vanadium and chromium coordination.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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