Mesoporous δ-MnO2/MnC2O4·3H2O hybrids as electrode materials for lithium-ion battery and pseudocapacitor
摘要
Mesoporous δ-MnO2/MnC2O4·3H2O hybrid materials have been prepared by fast room temperature redox deposition method using ascorbic acid as reducing agent. The products were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption and thermogravimetric analysis. The BET surface area of hybrid materials depends on their composition and ranges between 133 and 275 m2 g− 1. When used as an electrode for pseudocapacitors, δ-MnO2/MnC2O4·3H2O hybrid materials show very good electrochemical performance. The sample containing the minimum amount of δ-MnO2 showed the maximum initial specific capacitance of 240 F g− 1 at current density of 1 A g− 1. After 500 cycles the specific capacitance for sample exhibits 97% of the initial capacity indicating its high stability. The high specific capacitance and cycling performance of the hybrid materials are attributed to synergistic effect between δ-MnO2 and MnC2O4·3H2O. The electrochemical tests demonstrate that δ-MnO2/MnC2O4·3H2O hybrids exhibit satisfactory properties as an anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.