α‐MnO₂ Nanowires: A Catalyst for the O₂ Electrode in Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Abstract

Higher-capacity lithium batteries can be fabricated by using α-MnO2 nanowires as the catalyst in a porous, composite oxygen cathode. In the depicted scanning electron micrograph of a composite positive electrode, deposits of Li2O2, which accumulates during discharge, can be seen within a porous matrix consisting of α-MnO2 and carbon. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z705648_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.