Synthesis of Mn(OH)(OCH₃) as a Novel Precursor for 2D MnS‐Based Lithium‐ and Sodium‐Ion Battery Anode Materials

Abstract

Invited for this issue's Front Cover is the group of Professor Feng Peng from School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University (China). The cover picture illustrates 2D α‐MnS‐based anode materials for lithium/sodium‐ion batteries. The characteristic 2D porous structure of α‐MnS together with conductive carbon shells endow N, S co‐doped carbon coated α‐MnS composite with great Li‐/Na‐ion storage performance. Read the full text of the Research Article at 10.1002/celc.202200738.

Synthesis and electrochemical application of two-dimensional manganese-based materials

“…Chen et al synthesized Mn(OH)(OCH 3 ) nanosheets for the first time through a straightforward solvothermal method, 20 using these as precursors for further calcination in a tube furnace and utilizing their topotactic sulfidation to achieve 2D porous α-MnS (Fig. 2d).…”

“…17 2D manganese compounds, by amalgamating the unique physicochemical attributes of 2D materials with the versatile properties of manganese, exhibit compelling advantages and hold significant electrochemical application potential. 18 In the realm of energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries, 19 sodium-ion batteries, 20 supercapacitors, 21,22 and electrocatalysis, 23 2D manganese compounds, particularly manganese oxides, showcase exceptional performance as electrode materials. Their attributes including high specific surface area, short ion transport paths, and outstanding electrochemical activity contribute to achieving elevated energy and power densities, along with robust cycle stability.…”