LiMnNiO4

LiMnNiO4 is a stable, semiconducting layered oxide material primarily investigated for its potential role in high-capacity lithium-ion battery cathode technologies.

Crystal structure of LiMnNiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMnNiO4

LiMnNiO4 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, a group of materials central to the development of high-performance electrochemical energy storage. As a semiconducting compound, it exhibits electronic properties that are highly relevant to charge transport and ion mobility within battery architectures.

This material is recognized for being thermodynamically stable, occupying a position on the convex hull that suggests robust structural integrity. Its existence across multiple databases highlights its importance as a subject of investigation for those seeking to optimize cathode performance and structural longevity in next-generation power sources.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMnNiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.21 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where LiMnNiO4 is used.

Lithium-ion battery cathode researchEnergy storage materials developmentElectrochemical device engineering
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMnNiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMnNiO4?

LiMnNiO4 is a stable, semiconducting layered oxide material primarily investigated for its potential role in high-capacity lithium-ion battery cathode technologies.

More questions
What is LiMnNiO4 used for?
LiMnNiO4 is used in lithium-ion battery cathode research, energy storage materials development, and electrochemical device engineering.
What is the band gap of LiMnNiO4?
LiMnNiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.21 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is LiMnNiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.21 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMnNiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiMnNiO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LiMnNiO4 are known?
6 structures of LiMnNiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does LiMnNiO4 contain?
LiMnNiO4 contains Li, Mn, Ni, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiMnNiO4 come from?
LiMnNiO4 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, LiMnNiO4 serves as a complex counterpart to simpler binary or ternary systems like LiNiO2 or LiCoO2. While LiCoO2 is a foundational benchmark in the industry, LiMnNiO4 leverages the synergistic effects of incorporating both manganese and nickel to potentially balance the stability and capacity trade-offs often seen in its sibling compounds.

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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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