LiIrO2N

LiIrO₂N is a lithium-iridium oxynitride ceramic compound combining the structural features of layered perovskite-related phases with nitrogen anion substitution, typically investigated as a research material rather than an established commercial product. This material family is of primary interest in solid-state ionics and catalysis research, where the mixed-valence iridium sites and nitrogen incorporation offer potential for enhanced electrochemical activity, lithium-ion conductivity, or oxygen reduction catalysis. The combination of precious-metal chemistry (iridium) with nitrogen doping positions it as an exploratory candidate for next-generation electrochemical devices, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending demonstration of scalable synthesis and cost-competitive performance.