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Facile synthesis of a hierarchical manganese oxide hydrate for superior lithium-ion battery anode

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Manganese oxides have always been considered as promising high-performance electrodes due to the high specific capacity, low cost, and environmental benignity. Here, we have synthesized a hierarchical manganese oxide hydrate for superior lithium-ion battery anode via a facile liquid precipitation reaction and low-temperature heat treatment. The 2D layered structure with hydration water provides a smooth ion transfer path, while the porous hierarchical architecture constructed of nanosheets with high surface area increases active contact areas, Li+ transportation channels, and structural stability. Upon cycling, the oxidation of manganese and enhanced reaction kinetics can further contribute to the obvious rising capacity, cycling stability, and high-rate capability. Therefore, the manganese oxide hydrate can directly be the desirable products as superior electrodes without high-temperature heat treatment. The comprehensive utilization of structural hydration and hierarchical design offers more insights into the electrochemical reaction mechanisms and more possibilities to develop new materials for lithium-ion batteries.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China projects [grant numbers 51472137, 51772163].

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Jiang, C., Tang, Z. & Zhang, Z. Facile synthesis of a hierarchical manganese oxide hydrate for superior lithium-ion battery anode. Ionics 25, 3577–3586 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-019-02909-6

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