Li4 Fe3 Co1 O8
ceramic· Li4 Fe3 Co1 O8
Li₄Fe₃Co₁O₈ is a lithium-based mixed metal oxide ceramic belonging to the spinel or layered oxide family, combining iron and cobalt cations in a lithium-rich framework. This compound is primarily investigated as a cathode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, where the multi-valent transition metals (Fe, Co) enable higher energy density and improved electrochemical cycling compared to single-metal oxide alternatives. The material represents an emerging research direction in battery chemistry aimed at reducing reliance on nickel-heavy cathodes while maintaining or improving performance metrics for electric vehicles and grid storage applications.
lithium-ion battery cathodeselectric vehicle energy storagegrid-scale battery systemshigh-energy-density cathode materialstransition metal oxide ceramicsadvanced energy storage research
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.668 | eV/atom | — |
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Environmental
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