LiMn3O6

LiMn3O6 is a semiconducting layered lithium manganese oxide that serves as a promising candidate for research in battery cathode technologies.

Crystal structure of LiMn3O6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMn3O6

LiMn3O6 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that sits near the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further exploration in electrochemical systems.

This compound plays a significant role in the ongoing search for high-performance cathode materials. Its structural arrangement, typical of the layered oxide family, suggests potential utility in ion-intercalation applications where structural stability and electronic conductivity are critical factors for device performance.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMn3O6, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.31–0.92 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

16
4 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiMn3O6 is used.

Lithium-ion battery cathode researchEnergy storage materials developmentElectrochemical sensor studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMn3O6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMn3O6?

LiMn3O6 is a semiconducting layered lithium manganese oxide that serves as a promising candidate for research in battery cathode technologies.

More questions
What is LiMn3O6 used for?
LiMn3O6 is used in lithium-ion battery cathode research, energy storage materials development, and electrochemical sensor studies.
What is the band gap of LiMn3O6?
LiMn3O6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.31–0.92 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is LiMn3O6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.92 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMn3O6 thermodynamically stable?
LiMn3O6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiMn3O6 are known?
16 structures of LiMn3O6 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiMn3O6 contain?
LiMn3O6 contains Li, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiMn3O6 come from?
LiMn3O6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the diverse family of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, LiMn3O6 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established benchmarks like LiCoO2 or LiNiO2. While LiMn2O4 is widely recognized for its spinel structure and power density, LiMn3O6 offers a different stoichiometric balance that provides researchers with a unique structural template for modulating electrochemical properties compared to the more common Li2MnO3 or LiMnO2 phases.

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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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