journal article·2024-08Open access

Three‐Dimensional Conductive Interface and Tip Structure of MnO2 Electrode Facilitate Superior Zinc Ion Batteries

Xingchen Zhou, Shengjie Chen, Yanhua Zhang, Baozhu Yu, Yuanzhen Chen, Yongning Liu, Sai Li, Liting Liu, Hui Jin, Junkai Deng, Qiang Tan

Small Structures· Volume 5· Issue 8

Abstract

Manganese dioxide has been significantly utilized in zinc ion batteries (ZIBs). However, in the rechargeable battery system, the manganese dioxide cathode suffers from poor conductivity, volume expansion, and substance dissolution, resulting in low capacity and poor stability. Herein, a 3D frame structure MnO2@CNTs cathode is proposed. In this system, the electrodeposited spherical MnO2 is anchored and interlinked via the in‐situ growth carbon nanotubes (CNTs) onto the carbon cloth. Benefiting the unique 3D frame structure, the MnO2 structure crush problem and the pathway of the electrons and ions are dramatically improved. The optimized MnO2@CNTs cathode demonstrate a high capacity of 256.35 mAh g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 and exceptional cycling stability. Furthermore, in‐situ Raman spectroscopy elucidates the energy storage mechanism of aqueous ZIBs (AZIBs). Moreover, COMSOL finite elements analysis demonstrates that the petal edge‐rich nanostructures of MnO2@CNTs generate a localized high electric field under constant current, accelerating ion/electron transfer. This work explains the rationale for CNTs to improve the properties of MnO2 cathodes, providing a new perspective for the design of high‐performance batteries.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced battery technologies research · Advanced Battery Technologies Research · Advancements in Battery Materials

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 China

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Xi’an University of Science and Technology Xi'an Shaanxi 710054 China

Analytical and Testing Center Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an Shaanxi 710072 China

State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering Xi’an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province

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