Comparative study on ternary spinel cathode Zn–Mn–O microspheres for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries

Jae Wan Lee, Seung Deok Seo, Dong Wan Kim

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate the cation ratio-controlled synthesis of ZnMn2O4 and Zn1.67Mn1.33O4 aggregated microspheres. The carbonate precursor was synthesized by a solvothermal reaction, and then completely converted to oxide by calcination at 600 °C with a controlled cationic ratio. The prepared ternary oxide has a nanoparticle-aggregated morphology and uniform size distribution. The electrochemical properties were investigated by cyclic voltammetry and constant current charge-discharge measurements. The Zn1.67Mn1.33O4 electrode reveals better performance for Zn2+ storage than the other, delivering 175 mA h g−1 after 40 cycles. After the electrochemical test, ex situ analysis was conducted to identify the Zn2+ storage mechanisms. From these results, we confirm that the Zn1.67Mn1.33O4 cathode is a promising Zn2+ storage material for environmental friendly aqueous rechargeable Zn-ion batteries.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)478-482
    Number of pages5
    JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds
    Volume800
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2019 Sept 5

    Bibliographical note

    Funding Information:
    This work is supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea Grant funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea (2019R1A2B5B02070203).

    Funding Information:
    This work is supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea Grant funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea ( 2019R1A2B5B02070203 ).

    Publisher Copyright:
    © 2019 Elsevier B.V.

    Keywords

    • Aqueous Zn-ion batteries
    • Cathode materials
    • Microspheres
    • Spinel structures
    • Zinc manganese oxides

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Metals and Alloys
    • Materials Chemistry

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