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Precisely carving of multi‐shelled manganese–cobalt oxide hollow dodecahedra (Co/Mn‐HD) with shell number up to three is achieved by a controlled calcination of the Mn‐doped zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF‐67 precursor (Co/Mn‐ZIF). The unique multi‐shelled and polycrystalline structure not only provides a very large electrochemically active surface area (EASA), but also enhances the structural stability of the material. The residual C and N in the final structures might aid stability and increase their conductivity. When used in alkaline rechargeable battery, the triple‐shelled Co/Mn‐HD exhibits high electrochemical performance, reversible capacity (331.94 mAh g−1 at 1 Ag−1), rate performance (88 % of the capacity can be retained with a 20‐fold increase in current density), and cycling stability (96 % retention over 2000 cycles). Me, my shell, and I: A controlled continuous two‐step calcination of the Mn‐doped zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF‐67 precursor (Co/Mn‐ZIF) gives triple‐shelled manganese–cobalt oxide hollow dodecahedra (Co/Mn‐HD). Co/Mn‐HD has promising electrochemical performance for rechargeable alkaline batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Batteries. A Mn‐doped zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF‐67 precursor gives rise to triple‐shelled manganese–cobalt oxide hollow dodecahedra. In their Communication on page 996 ff., R. Yu, D. Wang et al. show that these are promising for rechargeable alkaline batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]