Cationsto

Cationsto is a neologism that has appeared in a small subset of speculative discussions within chemistry and materials science. It is not an established term in major reference works or standard curricula.

In these contexts, cationsto denotes a conceptual framework for describing how cations—positively charged ions—move between sites or phases in a way that emphasizes stoichiometric balance and charge transfer, rather than naming a concrete chemical species.

The term is often used to discuss models of ion transport in solid electrolytes, ion-exchange materials, and porous frameworks such as zeolites or metal-organic frameworks, where tracking site occupancy and stoichiometry is central.

Because cationsto has no universally adopted definition, its meaning can vary between authors, and it is generally rare outside niche publications. Users should consult primary sources to understand how a given author employs the term.

Related concepts include cation, stoichiometry, ion transport, and materials chemistry contexts such as zeolites, MOFs, and solid electrolytes.