Unmasking the Intrinsic Mechanistic Limits of Manganese Prussian Blue Analogues in Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries

Sankhadip Saha; Yuan Shang; Ruichen Ma; Xiaoran Zheng; Priyank V. Kumar; Dipan Kundu

doi:10.1039/d6sc02408d

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Unmasking the Intrinsic Mechanistic Limits of Manganese Prussian Blue Analogues in Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries

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This research aims to explore the intrinsic electrochemical limitations of manganese prussian blue analogues as cathodes in aqueous zinc ion batteries.
Investigated electrochemical behavior of manganese prussian blue analogues in aqueous environments.
Analyzed two-electron redox capacities and overall performance metrics.
Evaluated the structural and functional integrity using various electrochemical techniques.
Manganese prussian blue analogues exhibited limited two-electron redox activity, affecting overall battery performance.
Voltage limitations were identified, with specific capacity significantly below theoretical predictions.
Real-time electrochemical tests showed degradation under working conditions, reinforcing the need for alternative materials.

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Uncovers electrochemical limits of manganese prussian blue analogues in zinc ion batteries, suggesting improved performance strategies.

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Manganese Prussian blue analogues (Mn PBAs) are widely investigated as cathodes for aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) owing to their open framework and potential two-electron redox, yet their true electrochemical...

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