Low-cost and high-energy-density
manganese-based compounds are promising cathode materials for rechargeable
aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs), however, they often experience cycling
instability issues and inferior rate capability. Herein, we report a new layered
manganese-based cathode material, ZnMn
3O
7 (ZMO), which possesses
a large interlayer spacing of 4.8 Å and allows the intercalation of ~1.23
Zn-ions per formula unit (corresponding to a capacity of ~170 mAh/g). Importantly,
ZMO exhibits good cycling stability (72.9% capacity retention over 400 cycles),
ultrafast-charging capability (73% state of charge in 1.5
min), and an ultrahigh power density (3510 W/kg at 88 Wh/kg). Through
kinetic characterization, the favorable diffusion of ions and the dominant
capacitor contribution are found to be conducive to the achievement of superior
fast charging capability. Furthermore, the charge storage mechanism is revealed
by ex-situ XRD and ex-situ XPS. This work may shed light on the design of high-performance
electrode materials for AZIBs.