Enhanced electrochemical performance of a ZnO-MnO composite as an anode material for lithium ion batteries

Min Seob Song, Sahn Nahm, Won Il Cho, Chongmok Lee

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Abstract

A ZnO-MnO composite was synthesized using a simple solvothermal method combined with a high-temperature treatment. To observe the phase change during the heating process, in situ high-temperature XRD analysis was performed under vacuum conditions. The results indicated that ZnMn2O4 transformed into the ZnO-MnO composite phase starting from 500 °C and that this composite structure was retained until 700 °C. The electrochemical performances of the ZnO-MnO composite electrode were evaluated through galvanostatic discharge-charge tests and cyclic voltammetry analysis. Its initial coulombic efficiency was significantly improved to 68.3% compared to that of ZnMn2O4 at 54.7%. Furthermore, the ZnO-MnO composite exhibited improved cycling performance and enhanced rate capability compared with untreated ZnMn2O4. To clarify the discharge-charge mechanism of the ZnO-MnO composite electrode, the structural changes during the charge and discharge processes were also investigated using ex situ XRD and TEM.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23496-23502
Number of pages7
JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume17
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Aug 2015

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