LiNiSnO4

LiNiSnO4 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis in materials science.

Crystal structure of LiNiSnO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiNiSnO4

LiNiSnO4 belongs to the class of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, exhibiting semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural characteristics and near-hull thermodynamic stability suggest it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further investigation in energy storage materials science.

As a material with multiple reported structures across major databases, it serves as an important subject for understanding the impact of tin substitution in lithium-based oxide frameworks. Its role is primarily centered on exploring how transition metal arrangements influence the electrochemical performance of layered oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiNiSnO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.30–0.40 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.007 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiNiSnO4 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchBattery electrode material developmentSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiNiSnO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiNiSnO4?

LiNiSnO4 is a semiconducting layered lithium transition-metal oxide that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis in materials science.

More questions
What is LiNiSnO4 used for?
LiNiSnO4 is used in electrochemical energy storage research, battery electrode material development, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of LiNiSnO4?
LiNiSnO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.30–0.40 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is LiNiSnO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.40 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiNiSnO4 thermodynamically stable?
LiNiSnO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.007 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiNiSnO4 are known?
12 structures of LiNiSnO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiNiSnO4 contain?
LiNiSnO4 contains Li, Ni, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiNiSnO4 come from?
LiNiSnO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the layered lithium transition-metal oxides class.

Within the broader family of layered lithium transition-metal oxides, LiNiSnO4 represents a specialized derivative compared to the highly established cathode materials like LiNiO2 or LiCoO2. While those siblings are industry standards for battery technology, LiNiSnO4 offers a distinct structural profile by incorporating tin, which alters the electronic landscape compared to the more conventional manganese- or cobalt-based oxides.

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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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