articleChemical CommunicationsJan 1, 2015Closed access

Elucidating the intercalation mechanism of zinc ions into α-MnO 2 for rechargeable zinc batteries

BLBoeun LeeHRHae Ri LeeHKHaesik KimKYKyung Yoon ChungBWByung Won Cho

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

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Abstract

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.

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  • Intercalation (chemistry)
  • Zinc
  • Cathode
  • Ion
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Mechanism (biology)
  • Materials science
  • Chemistry
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  • Clean water and sanitation
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