Elucidating the intercalation mechanism of zinc ions into α-MnO2 for rechargeable zinc batteries.
The intercalation mechanism of zinc ions into 2 × 2 tunnels of an α-MnO2 cathode for rechargeable zinc batteries was revealed. It involves a series of single and two-phase reaction steps and produces buserite, a layered compound with an interlayer spacing of 11 Å as a discharge product.
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarang-ro 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 136-791, Korea. sho74@kist.re.kr.
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Lee
Hae Ri
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Lee
Haesik
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Kim
Kyung Yoon
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Chung
Byung Won
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Cho
Si Hyoung
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