Li₄Ti₆O₁₂ (lithium titanate) is a ceramic oxide compound and mixed-valent titanate that functions as a semiconductor material. It is primarily investigated as a high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries, where it offers exceptional cycle life and thermal stability compared to conventional graphite anodes. Engineers select this material for applications demanding long-term reliability, high charging rates, and safe operation under demanding thermal conditions, making it particularly valuable in electric vehicle powertrains, grid-scale energy storage, and aerospace battery systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.983 | eV/atom | — |