Li₄Cu₂Ni₂O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound containing lithium, copper, and nickel cations in a spinel or layered oxide structure. This is a research-phase material being investigated for energy storage and electrochemical applications, particularly as a potential cathode material or ionic conductor in lithium-ion batteries and solid-state battery systems. Its appeal lies in the combination of earth-abundant transition metals (copper and nickel) with lithium, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional layered oxides while potentially providing improved cycling stability or ionic conductivity compared to single-metal oxide frameworks.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.352 | eV/atom | — |