LiVFeO4

LiVFeO4 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of LiVFeO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiVFeO4

LiVFeO4 is a complex quaternary oxide composed of lithium, vanadium, iron, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it sits in a unique electronic regime that bridges the gap between traditional insulating oxides and more conductive transition metal compounds.

Its status as a near-hull stable phase suggests that it is a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization. With a significant number of reported structural configurations, this compound represents an intriguing subject for researchers investigating multi-metal oxide frameworks for energy storage or catalytic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiVFeO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.19–2.46 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.015 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

21
3 databases, 5 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiVFeO4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LiVFeO4 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchTransition metal oxide catalysisSolid-state ionics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiVFeO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiVFeO4?

LiVFeO4 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is LiVFeO4 used for?
LiVFeO4 is used in electrochemical energy storage research, transition metal oxide catalysis, and solid-state ionics.
What is the band gap of LiVFeO4?
LiVFeO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.19–2.46 eV across 21 reported structures.
Is LiVFeO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.46 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiVFeO4 thermodynamically stable?
LiVFeO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.015 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiVFeO4 are known?
21 structures of LiVFeO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is LiVFeO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiVFeO4 include solid state.
What elements does LiVFeO4 contain?
LiVFeO4 contains Fe, Li, O, and V (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiVFeO4 come from?
LiVFeO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a quaternary oxide, LiVFeO4 occupies a specialized niche within the landscape of transition metal-based materials. While many simpler binary or ternary oxides are well-understood, this compound offers a more complex structural environment, providing a versatile platform for tuning electronic and ionic properties through the interplay of vanadium and iron cations.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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