Li4Co3Ni2Sb3O16

Li4Co3Ni2Sb3O16 is a complex mixed-metal oxide ceramic composed of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and antimony in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase compound investigated primarily for electrochemical applications, particularly as a cathode material or electrolyte component in lithium-ion battery systems, where the combination of transition metals (Co, Ni) and the heavy p-block element (Sb) may offer tuned electronic conductivity and ionic transport properties. The material represents exploration within the broader family of high-entropy and multi-cation oxide ceramics, which engineers and researchers pursue when conventional single or dual-cation oxides cannot meet requirements for energy density, cycle life, or thermal stability.