articleJournal of the American Chemical SocietyMay 21, 2025Closed access

Inner-Sphere Electron Transfer Enabling Highly Reversible Mn 2+ /MnO 2 Conversion toward Energy-Dense Electrolytic Zinc–Manganese Batteries

Central South University · Division of Materials Science and Engineering · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

High-voltage electrolytic Zn//MnO2 batteries show great potential for large-scale energy storage due to their affordability, eco-friendliness and high safety. However, their practical application is hindered by capacity losses due to incomplete MnO2 dissolution. Herein, we propose the strategy by coupling a 1,4-benzoquinone (1,4-BQ)/hydroquinone (HQ) redox mediator pair with in situ modulation of MnO2 electronic structure through electrolyte engineering to facilitate rapid and complete MnO2 dissolution. During the charging and discharging processes, Al3+ ions in the electrolyte enter MnO2 lattice by co-deposition and intercalation, respectively. The incorporated Al3+ ions effectively optimize the electronic…

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