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Plumage-like MnO2@NiCo2O4 core–shell architectures for high-efficiency energy storage: the synergistic effect of ultralong MnO2 “scaffold” and ultrathin NiCo2O4 “fluff”

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Here, we proposed a rational design of a plumage-like MnO2@NiCo2O4 core–shell architecture by a mild hydrothermal and chemical bath deposition method. The hierarchical structure comprises the stable “scaffold” of the MnO2 nanowires and the high-activity “fluff” of ultrathin NiCo2O4 nanosheets. Besides, considering the cost of nickel and cobalt elements, the content of NiCo2O4 was controlled within 50% in our design. The ideal MnO2@NiCo2O4-8h electrode achieved remarkable electrochemical performances with high specific capacity of 618.0 C g−1 at 1 A g−1, outstanding rate capability of 89% from 1 to 10 A g−1, and superior cycling stability of 71% after 5000 cycles. Furthermore, the synergy capacitance was also evaluated to be 360.7 C g−1 with a synergy efficiency of 58%. The smart design is suitable for constructing advanced electrode material for high-performance supercapacitor.

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We are grateful for the financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of China (51674221, 51704261) and the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (B2018203330, B2018203360).

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    Li Su, Liyin Hou, Shuanlong Di, Jianning Zhang & Xiujuan Qin

  2. State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China

    Li Su & Xiujuan Qin

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Su, L., Hou, L., Di, S. et al. Plumage-like MnO2@NiCo2O4 core–shell architectures for high-efficiency energy storage: the synergistic effect of ultralong MnO2 “scaffold” and ultrathin NiCo2O4 “fluff”. Ionics 24, 3227–3235 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-018-2511-9

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