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This study reports self-assembled, sea urchin-like nanowires featuring gradient boron/fluorine co-doping to advance aqueous manganese-ion batteries. This synergistic modulation augments intrinsic conductivity and fortifies structural stability. Consequently, the optimized cathode delivers superior capability (527.2 mAh g-1) and exceptional cycling performance (98.9% retention after 600 cycles), providing a strategic framework for designing high-performance aqueous manganese-ion batteries.
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