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Title: Atomic Layer Deposition of MnS: Phase Control and Electrochemical Applications

Journal Article · · ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
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  1. Univ. of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
  2. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Energy Systems Division
  3. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Materials Science Division

Manganese sulfide (MnS) thin films were synthesized via atomic layer deposition (ALD) using gaseous manganese bis(ethylcyclopentadienyl) and hydrogen sulfide as precursors. At deposition temperatures ≤150 °C phase-pure r-MnS thin films were deposited, while at temperatures >150 °C, a mixed phase, consisting of both r- and a-MnS resulted. In situ quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) studies validate the self-limiting behavior of both ALD half-reactions and, combined with quadrupole mass spectrometry (QMS) allow the derivation of a self-consistent reaction mechanism. Lastly, MnS thin films were deposited on copper foil and tested as a Li-ion battery anode. The MnS coin cells showed exceptional cycle stability and near-theoretical capacity.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States); Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Argonne-Northwestern Solar Energy Research Center (ANSER); Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Electrical Energy Storage (CEES)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357; SC0001059
OSTI ID:
1248178
Journal Information:
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Vol. 8, Issue 4; ISSN 1944-8244
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
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