LiMnFeO4

LiMnFeO4 is a semiconducting lithium transition-metal oxide being studied for potential use as an electrode material in battery systems.

Crystal structure of LiMnFeO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMnFeO4

LiMnFeO4 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, exhibiting semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration suggests it is a near-hull compound, indicating it is likely synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions.

This material is primarily investigated for its potential role in electrochemical energy storage systems. By leveraging the redox activity of its transition metal components, it serves as a subject of interest for researchers aiming to optimize electrode performance in next-generation battery technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMnFeO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.65–1.45 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.007 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiMnFeO4.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LiMnFeO4 is used.

Electrochemical energy storageBattery cathode research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMnFeO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMnFeO4?

LiMnFeO4 is a semiconducting lithium transition-metal oxide being studied for potential use as an electrode material in battery systems.

More questions
What is LiMnFeO4 used for?
LiMnFeO4 is used in electrochemical energy storage and battery cathode research.
What is the band gap of LiMnFeO4?
LiMnFeO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.65–1.45 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is LiMnFeO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.45 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMnFeO4 thermodynamically stable?
LiMnFeO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.007 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiMnFeO4 are known?
9 structures of LiMnFeO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is LiMnFeO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiMnFeO4 include sol gel, solid state (4 procedures documented).
What elements does LiMnFeO4 contain?
LiMnFeO4 contains Fe, Li, Mn, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiMnFeO4 come from?
LiMnFeO4 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, LiMnFeO4 occupies a unique position by incorporating both iron and manganese into the lattice. While established members like LiCoO2 and LiNiO2 are widely utilized as commercial cathode materials, LiMnFeO4 represents an exploratory alternative that seeks to balance cost and performance by diversifying the transition metal chemistry found in traditional oxides like LiMn2O4.

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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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