Li₃Ti₄O₈ is a lithium titanate ceramic compound belonging to the spinel-family oxides, developed primarily for electrochemical and energy storage applications. It is investigated extensively in battery research as a potential anode material for lithium-ion cells, valued for its structural stability and resistance to lithium metal plating; additionally, it shows promise in solid-state electrolyte systems and thermal applications where its high melting point and chemical inertness are advantageous. Engineers and materials scientists consider this compound when designing next-generation energy storage systems requiring enhanced cycle life, safety margins, or operation at elevated temperatures, particularly where conventional graphite anodes present dendrite or thermal runaway concerns.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.060 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.3140 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1179 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.848 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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