LiMnCo3O8

LiMnCo3O8 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and study in battery material research.

Crystal structure of LiMnCo3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMnCo3O8

LiMnCo3O8 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, a family of materials critical for energy storage technologies. As a semiconducting compound, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for electrochemical applications where charge transport and structural stability are paramount.

The material is characterized by its near-hull thermodynamic stability, suggesting it is a viable candidate for synthesis and experimental investigation. Its structural complexity, reflected in multiple reported configurations, highlights its potential as a tunable host for lithium-ion intercalation.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMnCo3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.32–1.02 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.019 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiMnCo3O8 is used.

Battery electrode researchLithium-ion storage systems
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMnCo3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMnCo3O8?

LiMnCo3O8 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and study in battery material research.

More questions
What is LiMnCo3O8 used for?
LiMnCo3O8 is used in battery electrode research and lithium-ion storage systems.
What is the band gap of LiMnCo3O8?
LiMnCo3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.32–1.02 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is LiMnCo3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMnCo3O8 thermodynamically stable?
LiMnCo3O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.019 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiMnCo3O8 are known?
13 structures of LiMnCo3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiMnCo3O8 contain?
LiMnCo3O8 contains Co, Li, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiMnCo3O8 come from?
LiMnCo3O8 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, LiMnCo3O8 occupies a unique niche compared to the highly commercialized LiCoO2 or the widely studied LiMn2O4. While its siblings often focus on single-transition-metal frameworks, this compound incorporates a mixed-metal lattice that aims to balance the electrochemical advantages of both manganese and cobalt, positioning it as a complex alternative to simpler binary or ternary oxides.

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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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