Oxygen lone-pairs (|O) are responsible for the extra-capacity observed in Li-rich Li₂MO₃ electrodes and not in LiMO₂. M–O covalency is required to stabilize the oxidized O⁻ species involved in the anionic process and to prevent O₂ release.
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