Constructing hierarchically porous MnO/C composite to induce diffusion kinetics for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

Hybridization with transition metal oxide is broadly realized as an attractive way to smash the capacity limitation of carbon-base materials upon lithium storage. However, the influence of metal ions on the fast reaction kinetics of the electrode is still a confusing topic. Herein, a common molten salt method is displayed to fabricate hierarchically porous MnO/carbon composites. The addition of LiCl and KCl induces the fluid reaction substance by forming molten salt at a high-temperatures to beneficially achieve the activation and breaking of the carbon particles. The abundant porous and homogeneou carbon skeletons validly raise the ion/electron diffusion and transferability to prevent MnO particles from agglomerating, thereby inducing the diffusion kinetic. Moreover, the hierarchical porous MnO/carbon composite offers a highly invertible capacity of 851 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and outstanding cyclic performance. This work has opened up a path for metal oxidation/carbon composite materials in electrochemical energy storage.