Issue 14, 2021

In situ grown MnO2/graphdiyne oxide hybrid 3D nanoflowers for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Abstract

Manganese dioxide (MnO2) has been demonstrated to be a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) due to its low cost, good safety and high output voltage; however, it suffers from an intrinsically low electrical conductivity, poor rate performance and rapid capacity deterioration. Herein, a new kind of MnO2@GDYO hybrid three-dimensional (3D) nanoflower has been designed and fabricated via the in situ growth of MnO2 in graphdiyne oxide (GDYO) nanosheets in aqueous solution. The MnO2@GDYO hybrid 3D nanoflowers have the dual advantages of MnO2 and GDYO, which effectively improve the electrochemical activity and reversibility, increase the ion-/electron-transport channels and enhance the structural stability. Meanwhile, the unique 3D nanoflower structure has large specific surface area, shortens the ion-transport distance and improves the electrochemical reaction kinetics. The rechargeable aqueous Zn//MnO2@50GDYO battery presents an admirable capacity of 253.7 mA h g−1 at 1C, a superior rate capacity of 80.6 mA h g−1 at 10C, and excellent operating stability over 1000 cycles at 5C with a capacity retention of 77.6% and a coulombic efficiency approaching 100%. The facile preparation and excellent electrochemical performance make hybrid-based graphdiyne oxide a promising candidate as a cathode for high-performance ZIBs.

Graphical abstract: In situ grown MnO2/graphdiyne oxide hybrid 3D nanoflowers for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries

  • This article is part of the themed collection: Graphyne

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
07 ኤፕሪ 2021
Accepted
18 ሜይ 2021
First published
18 ሜይ 2021

Mater. Chem. Front., 2021,5, 5400-5409

In situ grown MnO2/graphdiyne oxide hybrid 3D nanoflowers for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries

F. Wang, W. Jin, Z. Xiong and H. Liu, Mater. Chem. Front., 2021, 5, 5400 DOI: 10.1039/D1QM00548K

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