Lithium copper phosphate (LiCuPO₄) is an inorganic compound semiconductor belonging to the olivine phosphate family, structurally related to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials. This is a research-stage material being investigated for electrochemical energy storage and solid-state battery applications, where copper substitution in the phosphate framework is explored to modify ionic conductivity, redox potential, and thermal stability compared to more established lithium phosphate compositions. The material represents an emerging direction in cathode material design aimed at improving battery performance, cost-effectiveness, or safety characteristics for next-generation energy storage systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 69.96 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.05 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.895 | eV/atom | — |