Melchior, SAPalaniyandy, NithyadharseniSigalas, IIyuke, SEOzoemena, KI2019-03-202019-03-202019-02Melchior, S.A. et al. 2019. Probing the electrochemistry of MXene (Ti2CTx)/electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) composites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Electrochimica Acta, vol. 297: 961-9730013-46861873-3859https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.12.013https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013468618327117http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10810Copyright: 2018 Elsevier. Due to copyright restrictions, the attached PDF file only contains the abstract of the full text item. For access to the full text item, please consult the publisher's website. The definitive version is available from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.12.013The performance of MXenes (Ti2CTx) combined with electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) in three different weight ratios (i.e. MXene:EMD = 20:80; 50:50; 80:20) were examined as anode material for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). A study of the structure, composition and morphology of the synthesized materials was conducted. The materials were further investigated for their electrochemical properties in a half-cell configuration using impedance spectroscopy measurements, cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge cycling. Results showed that the combined MXene/EMD material has a greater cycling stability, capacity and rate capability as compared to the EMD. The best ratio was found to be MXene:EMD = 80:20. The capacity obtained for this material after 200 cycles is 460 mA h g-1 at a current density of 100 mA g-1. The Li-ion accessibility improved with cycling. This study provides a first insight into the viability of using one of the lightest known MXenes and EMD composite for improved LIB anodes. As EMD is a low cost and abundant material, it provides great opportunities for improved capabilities for lightweight applications at an affordable cost.enElectrochemistryElectrolytic manganese dioxideEMDEMD compositesLithium-ion battery anodeMXeneArticleMelchior, S., Palaniyandy, N., Sigalas, I., Iyuke, S., & Ozoemena, K. (2019). Probing the electrochemistry of MXene (Ti2CTx)/electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) composites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10810Melchior, SA, Nithyadharseni Palaniyandy, I Sigalas, SE Iyuke, and KI Ozoemena "Probing the electrochemistry of MXene (Ti2CTx)/electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) composites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries." (2019) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10810Melchior S, Palaniyandy N, Sigalas I, Iyuke S, Ozoemena K. Probing the electrochemistry of MXene (Ti2CTx)/electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) composites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. 2019; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10810.TY - Article AU - Melchior, SA AU - Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni AU - Sigalas, I AU - Iyuke, SE AU - Ozoemena, KI AB - The performance of MXenes (Ti2CTx) combined with electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) in three different weight ratios (i.e. MXene:EMD = 20:80; 50:50; 80:20) were examined as anode material for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). A study of the structure, composition and morphology of the synthesized materials was conducted. The materials were further investigated for their electrochemical properties in a half-cell configuration using impedance spectroscopy measurements, cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge cycling. Results showed that the combined MXene/EMD material has a greater cycling stability, capacity and rate capability as compared to the EMD. The best ratio was found to be MXene:EMD = 80:20. The capacity obtained for this material after 200 cycles is 460 mA h g-1 at a current density of 100 mA g-1. The Li-ion accessibility improved with cycling. This study provides a first insight into the viability of using one of the lightest known MXenes and EMD composite for improved LIB anodes. As EMD is a low cost and abundant material, it provides great opportunities for improved capabilities for lightweight applications at an affordable cost. DA - 2019-02 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Electrochemistry KW - Electrolytic manganese dioxide KW - EMD KW - EMD composites KW - Lithium-ion battery anode KW - MXene LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2019 SM - 0013-4686 SM - 1873-3859 T1 - Probing the electrochemistry of MXene (Ti2CTx)/electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) composites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries TI - Probing the electrochemistry of MXene (Ti2CTx)/electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) composites as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10810 ER -