Li3GaTe4O11: Small Ion-Driven Orientation of TeOn Units in Tunnel-Structured Tellurite

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the structural properties of Li3GaTe4O11 with a focus on the orientation of TeOn units.
• Characterization of the crystal structure of Li3GaTe4O11
• Analysis of the asymmetric TeOn polyhedra and GaO6 octahedra
• Measurement of framework density and ion occupancy.
• The study identifies a three-dimensional tunnel framework structure.
• Li+ ions are found to occupy sixteen-membered channels in the framework.
• High framework density measured at 12.1 supports strong structural integrity.