One-step synthesis of MnO<sub>x</sub>/PPy nanocomposite as a high-performance cathode for a rechargeable zinc-ion battery and insight into its energy storage mechanism
Zixuan Li, Yuan Huang, Jiyan Zhang, Shunyu Jin, Shengdong Zhang, Hang Zhou
Abstract
insertion/extraction occurs in the PPy electrode. This work develops an efficient one-step synthesis method for large scale production of manganese-based materials/conducting polymers as the cathode for ZIB application, and provides an insight into its energy storage mechanism.
Topics & Concepts
PolypyrroleMaterials scienceCathodeManganeseNanocompositeBattery (electricity)Chemical engineeringEnergy storageRedoxComposite numberConductivityNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryPolymerComposite materialMetallurgyChemistryPolymerizationPhysical chemistryPhysicsPower (physics)EngineeringQuantum mechanicsAdvanced battery technologies researchSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationPerovskite Materials and Applications