LiCoS2

LiCoS2 is a semiconducting ternary sulfide that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis and further materials characterization.

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Crystal structure of LiCoS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiCoS2

LiCoS2 is a ternary sulfide material composed of lithium, cobalt, and sulfur. It exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it an intriguing subject for studies involving charge transport and electrochemical interactions in solid-state systems.

Because it sits near the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered likely to be synthesizable under controlled laboratory conditions. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, highlights its potential utility in materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiCoS2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.55–0.82 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

29
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiCoS2 is used.

Electrochemical researchSolid-state battery materials explorationSemiconductor device studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiCoS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiCoS2?

LiCoS2 is a semiconducting ternary sulfide that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis and further materials characterization.

More questions
What is LiCoS2 used for?
LiCoS2 is used in electrochemical research, solid-state battery materials exploration, and semiconductor device studies.
What is the band gap of LiCoS2?
LiCoS2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.55–0.82 eV across 29 reported structures.
Is LiCoS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.82 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiCoS2 thermodynamically stable?
LiCoS2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiCoS2 are known?
29 structures of LiCoS2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiCoS2 contain?
LiCoS2 contains Co, Li, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiCoS2 come from?
LiCoS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a ternary sulfide, LiCoS2 occupies a specialized niche in materials science where the interplay between lithium mobility and cobalt-sulfur coordination is critical for understanding its potential in energy-related applications.

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

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