LiMnP2HO7

LiMnP2HO7 is a metastable, insulating phosphate material researched as a potential cathode candidate for advanced lithium-ion battery technologies.

Crystal structure of LiMnP2HO7 (triclinic, P-1 (No. 2))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMnP2HO7

LiMnP2HO7 is a complex phosphate-based material categorized within the broader family of olivine-structured cathode compounds. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits distinct electronic characteristics that differentiate it from more conductive metallic oxides, necessitating careful structural engineering for potential electrochemical utility. Its metastable nature suggests a unique synthetic pathway, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating structural diversity in lithium-ion battery components. The material is primarily studied for its potential in high-voltage or high-capacity energy storage applications where phosphate frameworks provide structural robustness. Its inclusion in the olivine phosphate class highlights its relevance to the ongoing search for stable, high-performance electrode materials capable of facilitating efficient lithium-ion transport.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMnP2HO7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.07–4.75 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.027 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for LiMnP2HO7, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic4.070.0271-7.4472.93
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic4.300.0367-7.4372.87
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic4.750.0437-7.4302.81
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic4.230.0453-7.4282.85
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic4.170.0673-7.4063.03
P-1 (No. 2)
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic2.81
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.00
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic2.87
P-1 (No. 2)
P-1 (No. 2)
Uses

Applications

Where LiMnP2HO7 is used.

Lithium-ion battery cathode researchEnergy storage materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMnP2HO7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMnP2HO7?

LiMnP2HO7 is a metastable, insulating phosphate material researched as a potential cathode candidate for advanced lithium-ion battery technologies.

More questions
What is LiMnP2HO7 used for?
LiMnP2HO7 is used in lithium-ion battery cathode research and energy storage materials development.
What is the band gap of LiMnP2HO7?
LiMnP2HO7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.07–4.75 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is LiMnP2HO7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.75 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LiMnP2HO7 thermodynamically stable?
LiMnP2HO7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.027 eV/atom (metastable).
What is the crystal structure of LiMnP2HO7?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of LiMnP2HO7 is triclinic symmetry, space group P-1 (No. 2).
What is the density of LiMnP2HO7?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of LiMnP2HO7 is 2.93 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of LiMnP2HO7 are known?
11 structures of LiMnP2HO7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiMnP2HO7 contain?
LiMnP2HO7 contains H, Li, Mn, O, and P (5 elements).
Where does the data for LiMnP2HO7 come from?
LiMnP2HO7 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the olivine phosphate cathodes class.

Within the diverse landscape of olivine-related phosphates, LiMnP2HO7 occupies a specialized niche compared to well-established benchmarks like LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4. While members such as LiFePO4 are celebrated for their exceptional thermodynamic stability and commercial viability, LiMnP2HO7 represents a more complex, metastable variation that pushes the boundaries of traditional phosphate chemistry. Its structural arrangement differs from simpler analogs like Li2MnP2O7, offering a unique perspective on how hydrogen incorporation and phosphorus-oxygen polyhedra influence the electrochemical landscape of manganese-based cathodes.

Explore

Related Compounds

Other Olivine Phosphate Cathodes in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

Analyze LiMnP2HO7 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →