J. Mater. Sci. Technol. ›› 2022, Vol. 130: 227-248.DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2022.03.036

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Mn3O4 based materials for electrochemical supercapacitors: Basic principles, charge storage mechanism, progress, and perspectives

S.A. Beknalkara, A.M. Telib, T.S. Bhata,c, K.K. Pawara,c, S.S. Patila, N.S. Haraled, J.C. Shinb,*(), P.S. Patila,c,**()   

  1. aThin Film Materials Laboratory, Department of Physics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416-009, India
    bDivision of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, South Korea
    cSchool of Nano-Science and Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416-009, India d Department of Physics, Sadguru Gadage Maharaj, College Karad, Satara, Mississippi 415110, India
  • Received:2022-01-31 Revised:2022-03-10 Accepted:2022-03-14 Published:2022-12-10 Online:2022-12-07
  • Contact: J.C. Shin,P.S. Patil
  • About author:∗∗Corresponding author at: Thin Film Materials Laboratory, Department of Physics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416-009, India. E-mail addresses: psp_phy@unishivaji.ac.in (P.S. Patil)
    ∗Corresponding author. E-mail addresses: jcshin@dgu.ac.kr (J.C. Shin),

Abstract:

The captivating properties of supercapacitors (SCs) such as high power and reasonably high energy densities made them stand up as a versatile solution to emerging energy storage applications. Thus, everyone is in pursuit of improvisation of the energy storage characteristics of SCs. Hausmannite or manganese oxide (Mn3O4) is a widely studied electrode material considering its fascinating features such as high theoretical capacitance (1370 F/g), variable oxidization states, prominent Jahn-Teller effect, broad potential window, environmentally benign and cost-effectiveness. A lot of research has been carried out on this material to unfold and improve its electrochemical aspects. In this review, comprehensive knowledge and innovative attempts taken to improve its energy storage of Mn3O4 material are discussed. Firstly, the basic properties concerned with electrochemical charge storage such as valance states, crystal structure, band diagram and energy storage mechanism are discussed, followed by putting forth the limitations of Mn3O4. Later on, various strategies adopted to improve the electrochemical attributes of Mn3O4 such as making composite with carbon-based materials, metal-based materials, polymers or doping metal atoms are thorough. Finally, remarks on key scientific points and perspectives for further development of energy storage in Mn3O4 conclude this review.

Key words: Supercapacitors, Nanostructures, Mn3O4 based composites