LiNiP2O7
LiNiP2O7 is a metastable semiconducting phosphate compound investigated for its potential utility in battery cathode applications.
About LiNiP2O7
LiNiP2O7 is a semiconducting phosphate material belonging to the broader family of olivine-related cathode compounds. Its complex structural chemistry is highlighted by its presence in numerous reported configurations, reflecting a metastable nature that invites significant interest for electrochemical investigation. As a phosphate-based framework, it is studied for its potential to facilitate ion transport and stability in energy storage systems. Its electronic character positions it as a subject of focus for researchers seeking to optimize cathode performance through structural modification.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for LiNiP2O7, 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 LiNiP2O7 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LiNiP2O7, answered from cross-validated data.
What is LiNiP2O7?
LiNiP2O7 is a metastable semiconducting phosphate compound investigated for its potential utility in battery cathode applications.
What is LiNiP2O7 used for?
What is the band gap of LiNiP2O7?
Is LiNiP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is LiNiP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of LiNiP2O7 are known?
What elements does LiNiP2O7 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the olivine phosphate cathodes class.
Within the diverse class of phosphate cathodes, LiNiP2O7 represents a distinct structural variant compared to the well-known olivine LiFePO4. While LiFePO4 is a benchmark material characterized by high stability, LiNiP2O7 offers a different structural geometry and electrochemical profile, similar to other pyrophosphate-based members like LiFeP2O7 and Li2MnP2O7, which are explored for their unique redox properties.
Related Compounds
Other Olivine Phosphate Cathodes in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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