LiNi2P3O10
LiNi2P3O10 is a stable, insulating phosphate compound under investigation for use as a cathode material in battery technologies.
About LiNi2P3O10
LiNi2P3O10 is a complex phosphate material belonging to the olivine-related cathode family. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its chemical system, characterized by a wide-gap insulating electronic nature.
This material is primarily investigated for its potential in high-performance electrochemical energy storage applications. Its structural stability and unique compositional arrangement make it a significant candidate for researchers aiming to optimize cathode performance and cycle life in next-generation battery architectures.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for LiNi2P3O10, 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 LiNi2P3O10 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LiNi2P3O10, answered from cross-validated data.
What is LiNi2P3O10?
LiNi2P3O10 is a stable, insulating phosphate compound under investigation for use as a cathode material in battery technologies.
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Is LiNi2P3O10 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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How It Compares
Within the olivine phosphate cathodes class.
Within the broader class of olivine phosphate cathodes, LiNi2P3O10 occupies a distinct structural niche compared to well-known transition metal phosphates like LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4. While its siblings are frequently utilized for their specific redox potentials and ionic transport properties, LiNi2P3O10 offers a different structural complexity that differentiates it from simpler orthophosphates and pyrophosphates like Li2MnP2O7.
Related Compounds
Other Olivine Phosphate Cathodes in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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