LiMoO2
LiMoO2 is a semiconducting lithium oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and study in advanced energy storage applications.

About LiMoO2
LiMoO2 is a semiconducting member of the lithium oxide family that occupies a position near the thermodynamic hull, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its electronic structure and composition make it an intriguing subject for researchers investigating alternative electrode materials.
As a material with significant structural diversity, LiMoO2 is studied for its potential role in electrochemical systems. Its ability to accommodate lithium ions within its lattice framework positions it as a focus for developing next-generation battery technologies.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for LiMoO2, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where LiMoO2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LiMoO2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is LiMoO2?
LiMoO2 is a semiconducting lithium oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and study in advanced energy storage applications.
What is LiMoO2 used for?
What is the band gap of LiMoO2?
Is LiMoO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is LiMoO2 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of LiMoO2 are known?
What elements does LiMoO2 contain?
Where does the data for LiMoO2 come from?
How It Compares
Within the lithium oxides class.
Within the diverse class of lithium oxides, LiMoO2 distinguishes itself from widely commercialized cathode materials like LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4 by its unique transition metal chemistry. While LiCoO2 is a standard benchmark for stability and performance, LiMoO2 offers a different electronic profile that may provide distinct advantages in specific electrochemical environments or specialized energy storage configurations.
Related Compounds
Other Lithium Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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