CoMn2O4 nanoparticles anchored on nitrogen-doped graphene nanosheets as bifunctional electrocatalyst for rechargeable zinc–air battery

CoMn2O4 nanoparticles supported on N-doped reduced graphene oxide (CoMn2O4/N-rGO), for rechargeable zinc–air battery were prepared by a hydrothermal method. The CoMn2O4 supported on nitrogen-doped graphene oxide showed better oxygen electrode potential compared with CoMn2O4 dispersed on graphene oxide. The zinc–air battery can be reversibly charged/discharged for hundred cycles with a good cycle performance. The improved battery performance of CoMn2O4/N-rGO can be attributed to the synergistic effect of covalently coupling between the nitrogen-doped graphene sheets and spinel cobalt manganese oxide. Keywords: Bifunctional electrocatalyst, Nitrogen-doped graphene, Zinc–air battery, Spinel, CoMn2O4