The invention discloses a method for synthesizing a delta-MnO2 nanosheet array. The method comprises the steps that a KMnO4 solution and a KF solution are mixed firstly according to the molar ratio ofKMnO4 to KF being 1:(2-6), and the pH is adjusted to range from 1 to 3 with dilute H2SO4; a substrate material is added, and a hydrothermal reaction is carried out at the temperature of 100 DEG C to140 DEG C; after the reaction is finished, flushing is carried out, and drying is carried out to obtain the delta-MnO2 nanosheet array. According to the method, a one-step hydrothermal method is adopted, and the array material which is ultrathin, free of agglomeration, undamaged in crystal, high in purity and controllable in morphology is prepared; and the process is simple, and energy consumptionis low. The prepared delta-MnO2 material with the nanosheet array morphology evenly grows on a substrate, the morphology is even, agglomeration is avoided, the delta-MnO2 material can be directly adopted as an electrode of various electronic devices, and reduction of the specific surface area of a nano material and reduction of the electrochemical performance due to use of an adhesive, a conductive agent and the like are avoided; and meanwhile the contact surface of the material can be effectively increased through the nanosheet array structure, and the utilization rate of the material is increased.