Microwave-assisted rapid synthesis of birnessite-type MnO{sub 2} nanoparticles for high performance supercapacitor applications

Journal Article · Sun Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2015 · Materials Research Bulletin

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MATERRESBULL.2015.07.023· OSTI ID:22475996

Zhang, Xiong; Miao, Wang; Li, Chen; Sun, Xianzhong; Wang, Kai; Ma, Yanwei

Highlights: • Birnessite-type MnO{sub 2} nanoparticles were prepared by the microwave-assisted reflux. • The microwave reaction duration was only 5 min. • A specific capacitance of 329 F g{sup −1} was obtained for birnessite-type MnO{sub 2}. - Abstract: Birnessite-type MnO{sub 2} nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized by the microwave-assisted reflux as short as 5 min. The microstructure and morphology of the products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, N{sub 2} adsorption–desorption isotherms, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy. The electrochemical properties of the as-prepared MnO{sub 2} as an electrode material for supercapacitor were investigated by cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge measurements in 1 M Na{sub 2}SO{sub 4} electrolyte, and a high specific capacitance of 329 F g{sup −1} was achieved at a current density of 0.2 A g{sup −1}. The specific capacitance retention was 92% after 1000 cycles at 2 A g{sup −1}, suggesting that it is a promising electrode material for supercapacitors.

• OSTI ID: 22475996
• Journal Information: Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 71; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2015 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0025-5408
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY STORAGE
MANGANESE OXIDES
MICROWAVE RADIATION
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SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
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X-RAY DIFFRACTION