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Using a computational crystal structure search in the Li-Fe-B ternary system, we predict a stable phase of $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$, featuring 1D channels that enable rapid Li-ion transport. Ab initio molecular dynamics simulations show that the Li-ion diffusion coefficient in $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$ surpasses that of common electrode and conductive additive materials by several orders of magnitude. The high diffusion in $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$ can be explained by the Frenkel--Kontorova model, which describes an incommensurate state between the Li diffusion chain and the periodic potential field caused by the FeB backbone structure. The favorable lithium-ion diffusivity and mechanical properties of $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$ make it a promising conductive additive for battery materials. An external magnetic field can further manipulate the properties of this material due to its predicted itinerant ferromagnetism, which also offers a platform for exploring spin-dependent phenomena.

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Physical Review Materials
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2025-10-03
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https://doi.org/10.1103/37v2-qt21
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Advancements in Battery Materials
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Abstract

Using a computational crystal structure search in the Li-Fe-B ternary system, we predict a stable phase of $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$, featuring 1D channels that enable rapid Li-ion transport. Ab initio molecular dynamics simulations show that the Li-ion diffusion coefficient in $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$ surpasses that of common electrode and conductive additive materials by several orders of magnitude. The high diffusion in $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$ can be explained by the Frenkel--Kontorova model, which describes an incommensurate state between the Li diffusion chain and the periodic potential field caused by the FeB backbone structure. The favorable lithium-ion diffusivity and mechanical properties of $\mathrm{L}{\mathrm{i}}_{3}\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_{8}{\mathrm{B}}_{8}$ make it a promising conductive additive for battery materials. An external magnetic field can further manipulate the properties of this material due to its predicted itinerant ferromagnetism, which also offers a platform for exploring spin-dependent phenomena.

Physical Review MaterialsVol. 9(10)
Iowa State University (US), Xiamen University (CN), Ames National Laboratory (US)
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