β-MnO2 nanorods with exposed tunnel structures have been successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method. The as-prepared β-MnO2 nanorods have exposed {111} crystal planes with a high density of (1 × 1) tunnels, leading to facile Na-ion insertion and extraction. When applied as cathode materials in Na-ion batteries, the β-MnO2 nanorods exhibited a superior electrochemical performance with a high initial Na-ion storage capacity of 350 mAh g−1.β-MnO2 nanorods also demonstrated an excellent high rate capability and a good cyclability.
- Dawei Su
- Hyo-Jun Ahn
- Guoxiu Wang