LiInO2

LiInO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide used in the study and development of transparent conducting materials for electronics.

Crystal structure of LiInO2 (tetragonal, I41/amd (No. 141))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiInO2

LiInO2 is a semiconducting oxide that occupies a stable position on the thermodynamic convex hull. Its electronic structure makes it an intriguing candidate for research within the broader family of transparent conducting oxides, where material stability and charge transport are critical for device performance.

This compound is primarily studied for its potential utility in optoelectronic applications. By leveraging its inherent stability and semiconducting nature, researchers investigate how this material can be integrated into thin-film technologies and next-generation electronic components.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiInO2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.81–2.02 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
2 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for LiInO2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
I41/amd (No. 141)tetragonal1.810.0000-5.7025.86
I41md (No. 109)tetragonal2.020.0004-5.7025.86
I41/amd (No. 141)
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiInO2.

Sol-Gel
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LiInO2 is used.

Optoelectronic devicesThin-film technologySemiconductor research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiInO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiInO2?

LiInO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide used in the study and development of transparent conducting materials for electronics.

More questions
What is LiInO2 used for?
LiInO2 is used in optoelectronic devices, thin-film technology, and semiconductor research.
What is the band gap of LiInO2?
LiInO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.81–2.02 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is LiInO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiInO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiInO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of LiInO2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of LiInO2 is tetragonal symmetry, space group I41/amd (No. 141).
What is the density of LiInO2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of LiInO2 is 5.86 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of LiInO2 are known?
3 structures of LiInO2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is LiInO2 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiInO2 include sol-gel.
What elements does LiInO2 contain?
LiInO2 contains In, Li, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiInO2 come from?
LiInO2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Within the class of transparent conducting oxides, LiInO2 distinguishes itself through its thermodynamic stability compared to more traditional, widely used materials like ZnO. While many members of this class, such as ZnGa2O4 or BaSnO3, are extensively characterized for their specific conductivity profiles, LiInO2 remains a specialized member that offers a unique structural alternative for researchers exploring new oxide-based semiconductor architectures.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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