Aqueous Zn-ion batteries using amorphous Zn-buserite with high activity and stability
Zhiqiang Wang, Xiaodong Liu, Hongming Chen, Xiangyu Zhu, Liying Song, Yunguo Yang, Jing Bai, Moon J. Kim, Woon‐Ming Lau, Federico Rosei, Dan Zhou
Abstract
Herein, a novel PrGO–MnO x microsphere cathode material is developed for aqueous zinc ion batteries. It reveals the phase transformation of a-MnO x into highly active amorphous Zn-buserite upon the initial cycles, enabling excellent Zn-storage.
Topics & Concepts
Amorphous solidAqueous solutionZincMaterials scienceIonCathodeChemical engineeringPhase (matter)MicrosphereInorganic chemistryMetallurgyChemistryCrystallographyOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryEngineeringAdvanced battery technologies researchSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies