Abstract
The charge/discharge, electrochemical impedance, cyclic voltammogram, and cycling behaviors of crystalline K xMnO 2·nH 2O as cathode material for supercapacitors in Li 2SO 4, Na 2SO 4, and K 2SO 4 electrolytes were compared. The different power and cycling performance of K xMnO 2·nH 2O during charge/discharge in the three electrolytes were elucidated by analyzing its composition and structure evolution. Compared with the Li 2SO 4 and Na 2SO 4 electrolytes, the highest ionic conductivity of K 2SO 4 electrolyte, the fastest charge-transfer process and slightest structural evolution of K xMnO 2·nH 2O during charge/discharge in the K 2SO 4 electrolyte lead to a superior power and cycling behavior for supercapacitor application.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 56-61 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Power Sources |
Volume | 223 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Feb 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cycling performance
- Electrolytes
- Manganese dioxide
- Power
- Supercapacitor