Structural Modification of Partially Ni-substituted MnHCF Cathode Material for Aqueous Zn-ion Batteries
Mariam Maisuradze （ Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Bologna 40136, Italy. ）
Min Li （ Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Bologna 40136, Italy. ）
Mattia Gaboardi （ Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, Trieste 34149, Italy. ）
Giuliana Aquilanti （ Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, Trieste 34149, Italy. ）
Jasper Rikkert Plaisier （ Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, Trieste 34149, Italy. ）
Marco Giorgetti （ Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Bologna 40136, Italy. ）
https://doi.org/10.37155/2717-526X-0601-2Abstract
The initial capacity fading and electrochemical profile modification of the nickel substituted manganese hexacyanoferrate cathode material in aqueous zinc-ion batteries was investigated. The outcome of the electrochemical tests suggested the structural transformation of the material; therefore, further characterization has been performed with the synchrotron-based x-ray absorption spectroscopy and powder x-ray diffraction. Indeed, the alteration of the structure was evident with both techniques. The dissolution of Mn and Ni was observed, alongside with the substitution of Mn with Zn. Furthermore, a new Zn-containing phase formation, and the modification of Mn species were demonstrated.
Keywords
Aqueous batteries; Zn-ion batteries; X-ray absorption spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; Operando measurement; Manganese hexacyanoferrateFull Text
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