LiMg6MnO8

LiMg6MnO8 is a semiconducting lithium-based transition-metal oxide that serves as a potential candidate for advanced electrochemical research.

Crystal structure of LiMg6MnO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMg6MnO8

LiMg6MnO8 is a semiconducting member of the layered lithium transition-metal oxide family. Its structural arrangement and thermodynamic proximity to the stable hull suggest it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization within the broader landscape of energy storage materials.

As a complex oxide, it plays a role in the ongoing exploration of lithium-based frameworks. Its electronic properties and composition make it a subject of interest for researchers looking to tune the performance of cathode materials through strategic elemental substitution and structural modification.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMg6MnO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.68–1.53 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.025 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where LiMg6MnO8 is used.

Battery material researchElectrochemical energy storage developmentSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMg6MnO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMg6MnO8?

LiMg6MnO8 is a semiconducting lithium-based transition-metal oxide that serves as a potential candidate for advanced electrochemical research.

More questions
What is LiMg6MnO8 used for?
LiMg6MnO8 is used in battery material research, electrochemical energy storage development, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of LiMg6MnO8?
LiMg6MnO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.68–1.53 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is LiMg6MnO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.53 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMg6MnO8 thermodynamically stable?
LiMg6MnO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.025 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiMg6MnO8 are known?
9 structures of LiMg6MnO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does LiMg6MnO8 contain?
LiMg6MnO8 contains Li, Mg, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiMg6MnO8 come from?
LiMg6MnO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

While LiMg6MnO8 shares the structural motifs common to well-known battery materials like LiCoO2 and LiNiO2, it distinguishes itself through its unique magnesium-rich composition. Unlike the more traditional, commercially established cathodes, this compound represents a specialized variation within the layered oxide class that prioritizes different chemical stability profiles compared to siblings like LiMn2O4 or Li2MnO3.

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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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