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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Rechargeable alkaline Zn-MnO2 batteries are limited by the insulating nature of MnO2, necessitating conductive frameworks in cathodes.
  • Current methods using high graphite content or high-surface-area carbons (e.g., Ketjen black, graphene) have drawbacks like reduced energy density or poor cycling stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cost-effective conductive additive for MnO2 cathodes that balances conductivity and surface reactivity.
  • To improve the performance of rechargeable alkaline Zn-MnO2 batteries, focusing on energy density and cycling stability.

Main Methods:

  • Introduction of percolative graphite (PG) with moderate surface area as a conductive additive.
  • Fabrication of electrodes using commercial γ-MnO2 and PG.
  • Testing of pouch-cell level batteries in conventional alkaline electrolytes.

Main Results:

  • Electrodes composed of γ-MnO2 and PG demonstrated practical energy densities.
  • Superior cycling stability was achieved compared to conventional methods.
  • PG effectively balanced conductivity and surface reactivity, mitigating side reactions.

Conclusions:

  • Rational conductive network engineering is crucial for high-performance rechargeable Zn-MnO2 batteries.
  • Percolative graphite (PG) offers a promising, cost-effective solution for enhancing Zn-MnO2 battery performance.
  • The findings provide guidance for developing practical, high-energy-density alkaline Zn-MnO2 batteries.