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MnMoO4 Sub-Nano Sheets as Anode Materials for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
Yanchun Liu1, Jingze Zhang2, Xianggang Zhou2
1Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|February 4, 2026
Summary
Researchers developed manganese molybdate sub-nano sheets (MnMoO4 SNSs) for better energy storage. These novel materials show high capacity and durability, overcoming limitations of traditional manganese molybdate electrodes.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Manganese molybdate (MnMoO4) shows potential for energy storage due to high capacity.
- Poor structural stability and limited active sites hinder MnMoO4's practical use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize structurally stable sub-nanometer MnMoO4 sheets (MnMoO4 SNSs).
- To enhance electrochemical performance for energy storage applications.
Main Methods:
- Co-assembly synthesis using Mn salts, phosphomolybdic acid (PMo12), and oleylamine (OAm).
- Characterization of MnMoO4 SNSs for structural and electrochemical properties.
Main Results:
- Achieved high reversible specific capacity of 965 mAh g-1 at 0.18 A g-1.
- Demonstrated remarkable cycling durability due to sub-nano structure advantages.
- High specific surface area, structural flexibility, and electron delocalization were observed.
Conclusions:
- Developed an effective strategy for stable sub-nanometer MnMoO4 electrodes.
- Provided insights for designing next-generation high-energy-density storage materials.
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