Li7V5O12

Li7V5O12 is a semiconducting lithium vanadium oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for research into advanced battery and energy storage technologies.

Crystal structure of Li7V5O12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li7V5O12

Li7V5O12 is a lithium-rich vanadium oxide that functions as a semiconducting material. Its structural characteristics and composition place it within the broader family of lithium oxides, which are frequently investigated for their electrochemical properties. Being positioned near the thermodynamic hull suggests that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further characterization in materials science research. The compound is of significant interest for its role in ion-conducting frameworks and its potential utility in next-generation battery architectures. Its ability to facilitate lithium-ion mobility makes it a subject of study for those seeking to optimize energy density and structural stability in electrochemical systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li7V5O12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.77–1.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.021 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li7V5O12 is used.

Lithium-ion battery researchElectrochemical energy storageSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li7V5O12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li7V5O12?

Li7V5O12 is a semiconducting lithium vanadium oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for research into advanced battery and energy storage technologies.

More questions
What is Li7V5O12 used for?
Li7V5O12 is used in lithium-ion battery research, electrochemical energy storage, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of Li7V5O12?
Li7V5O12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.77–1.16 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Li7V5O12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li7V5O12 thermodynamically stable?
Li7V5O12 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.021 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li7V5O12 are known?
10 structures of Li7V5O12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li7V5O12 contain?
Li7V5O12 contains Li, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li7V5O12 come from?
Li7V5O12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Within the diverse class of lithium oxides, Li7V5O12 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established cathode materials like LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4. While those materials are primarily utilized for their high-voltage performance in commercial batteries, Li7V5O12 shares more structural and functional similarities with other vanadium-based lithium oxides like LiV3O8, which are often explored for their unique intercalation capabilities and electrochemical versatility.

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Related Compounds

Other Lithium Oxides in the database.

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

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