“…In the recent years, MnO 2 has attracted much attention as a cathode electrode for supercapacitors because of its low cost and low toxicity. − There are two mechanisms proposed for charge storage in MnO 2 . To crystalline samples of MnO 2 , the mechanism involves intercalation/extraction of protons (H 3 O + ) or alkali cations such as Li + , Na + , K + , and so forth into the bulk of oxide particles with concomitant reduction/oxidation of the Mn ion. , MnO 2 + M + + e − ⇌ MnOOM ( M + = Li + , Na + , K + , or H 3 O + ) …”