Three-dimensional MnO/reduced graphite oxide composite films as anode materials for high performance lithium-ion batteries

MnO/reduced graphite oxide (MnO/RGO) composite films with three dimensionally porous structures have been synthesized by an improved electrostatic spray deposition setup and their microstructure and electrochemical properties have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermal gravimetric, Raman spectrometry and galvanostatic cell cycling. The results show that the structure and electrochemical performance of the electrode film are influenced significantly by the RGO content. The three dimensionally porous structure collapse does not occur in the MnO/RGO thin films for a RGO content lower than 16.58 wt%, the 16.58 wt% reduced graphite oxide content being optimal. Such an improvement in the cycling performance (772 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles at 1 C) and rate capability (425 mAh g−1 at 6 C) might be attributed to the excellent microstructure and electrical conductivity of MnO/reduced graphite oxide composite film electrodes.