Mn3O4 nano-octahedrons embedded in nitrogen-doped graphene oxide as potent anode material for lithium-ion batteries

Mn3O4 nano-octahedrons embedded in N-doped graphene oxide (MNGO) nanosheets were synthesized using a simple, energy-efficient, and rapid microwave-digested hydrothermal route in a single step. The structural and morphological aspects of synthesized materials were evaluated by XRD, IR, Raman, FE-SEM, and HR-TEM techniques. Then, the composite MNGO was tested for its Li-ion storage properties and compared with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and Mn3O4 materials. The MNGO composite exhibited superior reversible specific capacity, excellent cyclic stability, and outstanding structural integrity throughout the electrochemical studies. The MNGO composite showed a reversible capacity of 898 mA h g-1 after 100 cycles at 100 mA g-1 and Coulombic efficiency of 97.8%. Even at a higher current density of 500 mA g-1, it exhibits a higher specific capacity of 532 mA h g-1 (~1.5 times higher than commercial graphite anode). These results demonstrate that Mn3O4 nano-octahedrons embedded on N-doped GO are a highly durable and potent anode material for LIBs.

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