Elucidating the intercalation mechanism of zinc ions into α-MnO2 for rechargeable zinc batteries†
Abstract
The intercalation mechanism of zinc ions into 2 × 2 tunnels of an α-MnO2 cathode for rechargeable zinc batteries was revealed. It involves a series of single and two-phase reaction steps and produces buserite, a layered compound with an interlayer spacing of 11 Å as a discharge product.
- This article is part of the themed collection: ChemComm 60th Anniversary Historic Papers from Japan and South Korea