Nanoparticles constructed mesoporous coral-like Mn2O3 as high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

As well established, the morphology and architecture of electrode materials greatly contribute to the electrochemical properties. Herein, a novel structure of mesoporous coral-like manganese (III) oxide (Mn2O3) is synthesized via a facile solvothermal method coupled with the carbonization under air. When fabricated as anode electrode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the as-prepared Mn2O3 exhibits good electrochemical properties, showing a high discharge capacity of 1090.4 mAh g−1 at 0.1 A g−1, and excellent rate performance of 410.4 mAh g−1 at 2 A g−1. Furthermore, it maintains the reversible discharge capacity of 1045 mAh g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 after 380 cycles, and 755 mAh g−1 at 1 A g−1 after 450 cycles. The durable cycling stability and outstanding rate performance can be attributed to its unique 3D mesoporous structure, which is favorable for increasing active area and shortening Li+ diffusion distance.