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Fanjie Ji1, Jiamin Yu1, Sen Hou1
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 13, 2024
Summary
Doping engineering enhances manganese oxides (MnxOy) for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) by improving conductivity and stability. This review details recent advancements in doped MnxOy cathodes for AZIBs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Manganese oxides (MnxOy) show promise as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs).
- Limitations include poor conductivity, structural instability, and manganese dissolution, hindering practical application.
- Doping engineering offers a strategy to overcome these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent progress in doped MnxOy-based cathodes for AZIBs.
- To explore the classification, energy storage mechanisms, synthesis, and role of doping in MnxOy cathodes.
- To outline future development trends for these materials and AZIBs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of doped MnxOy cathodes for AZIBs.
- Analysis of doping strategies and their impact on electrochemical performance.
- Discussion of synthesis routes and energy storage mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Doping engineering effectively optimizes the structure, chemistry, and composition of MnxOy materials.
- Modified cathodes exhibit enhanced conductivity, structural integrity, and reduced manganese dissolution.
- Doped MnxOy cathodes demonstrate improved electrochemical performance in AZIBs.
Conclusions:
- Doping engineering is a crucial strategy for advancing MnxOy-based cathodes in AZIBs.
- Further research into doping strategies and material design is essential for next-generation AZIBs.
- Optimized doped MnxOy cathodes are key to realizing the potential of AZIB technology.
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