scholarly journals Nickel Cobaltite Functionalized Silver Doped Carbon Xerogels as Efficient Electrode Materials for High Performance Symmetric Supercapacitor

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 4906
Author(s):  
Madlin A. Wasfey ◽  
Abdalla Abdelwahab ◽  
Francisco Carrasco-Marín ◽  
Agustín F. Pérez-Cadenas ◽  
H. H Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Equivalent Series Resistance ◽  
Carbon Xerogels ◽  
Nickel Cobaltite

Introducing new inexpensive materials for supercapacitors application with high energy density and stability, is the current research challenge. In this work, Silver doped carbon xerogels have been synthesized via a simple sol-gel method. The silver doped carbon xerogels are further surface functionalized with different loadings of nickel cobaltite (1 wt.%, 5 wt.%, and 10 wt.%) using a facile impregnation process. The morphology and textural properties of the obtained composites are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and nitrogen physisorption analysis. The silver doped carbon xerogels display a higher surface area and larger mesopore volume compared to the un-doped carbon xerogels and hierarchically porous structure is obtained for all materials. The hybrid composites have been utilized as electrode materials for symmetric supercapacitors in 6 M KOH electrolyte. Among all the hybrid composites, silver doped carbon xerogel functionalized with 1 wt.% nickel cobaltite (NiCo1/Ag-CX) shows the best supercapacitor performance: high specific capacitance (368 F g−1 at 0.1 A g−1), low equivalent series resistance (1.9 Ω), high rate capability (99% capacitance retention after 2000 cycles at 1 A g−1), and high energy and power densities (50 Wh/Kg, 200 W/Kg at 0.1 A g−1). It is found that the specific capacitance does not only depend on surface area, but also on others factors such as particle size, uniform particle distribution, micro-mesoporous structure, which contribute to abundant active sites and fast charge, and ion transfer rates between the electrolyte and the active sites.

scholarly journals Hydrothermal Synthesis of Co-Doped NiSe2 Nanowire for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Gu ◽  
Le-Qing Fan ◽  
Jian-Ling Huang ◽  
Cheng-Long Geng ◽  
Jian-Ming Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Nickel Foam ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Asymmetric Supercapacitor

Co@NiSe2 electrode materials were synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method by using nickel foam in situ as the backbone and subsequently characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and a specific surface area analyzer. Results show that the Co@NiSe2 electrode exhibits a nanowire structure and grows uniformly on the nickel foam base. These features make the electrode show a relatively high specific surface area and electrical conductivity, and thus exhibit excellent electrochemical performance. The obtained electrode has a high specific capacitance of 3167.6 F·g−1 at a current density of 1 A·g−1. To enlarge the potential window and increase the energy density, an asymmetric supercapacitor was assembled by using a Co@NiSe2 electrode and activated carbon acting as positive and negative electrodes, respectively. The prepared asymmetrical supercapacitor functions stably under the potential window of 0–1.6 V. The asymmetric supercapacitor can deliver a high energy density of 50.0 Wh·kg−1 at a power density of 779.0 W·kg−1. Moreover, the prepared asymmetric supercapacitor exhibits a good rate performance and cycle stability.

Architecture engineering of supercapacitor electrode materials

2016 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 1640001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunfeng Chen ◽  
Gong Li ◽  
Dongfeng Xue
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
High Specific Capacitance ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Supercapacitor Electrode

The biggest challenge for today’s supercapacitor systems readily possessing high power density is their low energy density. Their electrode materials with controllable structure, specific surface area, electronic conductivity, and oxidation state, have long been highlighted. Architecture engineering of functional electrode materials toward powerful supercapacitor systems is becoming a big fashion in the community. The construction of ion-accessible tunnel structures can microscopically increase the specific capacitance and materials utilization; stiff 3D structures with high specific surface area can macroscopically assure high specific capacitance. Many exciting findings in electrode materials mainly focus on the construction of ice-folded graphene paper, in situ functionalized graphene, in situ crystallizing colloidal ionic particles and polymorphic metal oxides. This feature paper highlights some recent architecture engineering strategies toward high-energy supercapacitor electrode systems, including electric double-layer capacitance (EDLC) and pseudocapacitance.

scholarly journals Synthesis of a hierarchical nanoporous carbon material with controllable pore size and effective surface area for high-performance electrochemical capacitors

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (24) ◽  
pp. 14516-14527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Hu ◽  
Ling-Bin Kong ◽  
Long Kang ◽  
Kun Yan ◽  
Tong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size ◽  
Linear Relationship ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Carbon Material ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Effective Surface Area ◽  
Effective Surface ◽  
Nanoporous Carbon Material

There is an excellent linear relationship between E-SSA and specific capacitance of HNC-IPNs as electrode materials for EDLCs.

Preparation of Fe/N co-doped hierarchical porous carbon nanosheets derived from chitosan nanofibers for high-performance supercapacitors

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Yaqi Yang ◽  
Ziqiang Shao ◽  
Feijun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Double Layer ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Porous Carbon ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Transport Pathway ◽  
Carbon Nanosheets ◽  
Hierarchical Porous

Abstract Due to the low specific capacitance and small specific surface area of conventional carbon materials used as electrode materials for double-layer capacitors, the search for more ideal materials and ingenious preparation methods remains a major challenge. In this study, fractional porous carbon nanosheets were prepared by co-doping Fe and N with chitosan as nitrogen source. The advantage of this method is that the carbon nanosheets can have a large number of pore structures and produce a large specific surface area. The presence of Fe catalyzes the graphitization of carbon in the carbon layer during carbonization process, and further increases the specific surface area of the electrode material. This structure provides an efficient ion and electron transport pathway, which enables more active sites to participate in the REDOX reaction, thus significantly enhancing the electrochemical performance of SCs. The specific surface area of CS-800 is up to 1587 m2 g−1. When the current density is 0.5 A g−1, the specific capacitance of CS-800 reaches 308.84 F g−1, and remains 84.61 % of the initial value after 10,000 cycles. The Coulomb efficiency of CS-800 is almost 100 % after a long cycle, which indicates that CS-800 has more ideal double-layer capacitance and pseudo capacitance.

Investigations and improvement of Nickel Sulfide modified electrode material from single source precursor for energy storage application

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sambathkumar ◽  
R. Ranjithkumar ◽  
S. Ezhil Arasi ◽  
A. Manikandan ◽  
N. Nallamuthu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Nickel Sulfide ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Attractive Potential ◽  
Single Source ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
Single Source Precursor ◽  
Charge Discharge

Abstract High-performance energy storage electrode materials are emerging demand in near future for the construction of supercapacitor with high energy and power densities. Herein, Nickel (II) Diethyldithiocarbamate was used as single source precursor for Nickel Sulfide (Ni9S8) two dimensional (2D) nanosheets preparation and hexadecylamine as shape directing agent via simple solvothermal method. The orthorhombic structure of Ni9S8 nanosheets was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) images revealed that as-prepared Ni9S8 nanoparticles possess sheet-like morphology. Besides, the thermal stability of Ni(DTC)2 complex was studied by Thermo-gravimetric/Derivative thermo gravimetric(TG/DTG) with Differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) analysis. The electrochemical properties of Ni9S8 nanosheets was studied using galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) techniques. From the charge-discharge study of Ni9S8 nanosheets, a high specific capacitance of 281 Fg− 1 was obtained at a current density of 1 Ag− 1, and up to 82 % retentivity was achieved after 5000 cycles. Thus, the prepared Ni9S8 nanosheets could be one of the attractive potential active electrode materials for the application of supercapacitor.

scholarly journals Glycerolized Li+ Ion Conducting Chitosan-Based Polymer Electrolyte for Energy Storage EDLC Device Applications with Relatively High Energy Density

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed S. F. M. Asnawi ◽  
Shujahadeen B. Aziz ◽  
Muaffaq M. Nofal ◽  
Muhamad H. Hamsan ◽  
Mohamad A. Brza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Power Density ◽  
High Specific Capacitance ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Equivalent Series Resistance ◽  
Ion Conducting ◽  
High Dielectric

In this study, the solution casting method was employed to prepare plasticized polymer electrolytes of chitosan (CS):LiCO2CH3:Glycerol with electrochemical stability (1.8 V). The electrolyte studied in this current work could be established as new materials in the fabrication of EDLC with high specific capacitance and energy density. The system with high dielectric constant was also associated with high DC conductivity (5.19 × 10−4 S/cm). The increase of the amorphous phase upon the addition of glycerol was observed from XRD results. The main charge carrier in the polymer electrolyte was ion as tel (0.044) < tion (0.956). Cyclic voltammetry presented an almost rectangular plot with the absence of a Faradaic peak. Specific capacitance was found to be dependent on the scan rate used. The efficiency of the EDLC was observed to remain constant at 98.8% to 99.5% up to 700 cycles, portraying an excellent cyclability. High values of specific capacitance, energy density, and power density were achieved, such as 132.8 F/g, 18.4 Wh/kg, and 2591 W/kg, respectively. The low equivalent series resistance (ESR) indicated that the EDLC possessed good electrolyte/electrode contact. It was discovered that the power density of the EDLC was affected by ESR.

Nanostructured oxides for energy storage applications in batteries and supercapacitors

2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 1489-1498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amreesh Chandra ◽  
Alexander J. Roberts ◽  
Eric Lam How Yee ◽  
Robert C. T. Slade
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Conductivity Enhancement ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Transmission Electron

Nanostructured materials are extensively investigated for application in energy storage and power generation devices. This paper deals with the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials based on oxides of vanadium and with their application as electrode materials for energy storage systems viz. supercapacitors. These nano-oxides have been synthesized using a hydrothermal route in the presence of templates: 1-hexadecylamine, Tweens and Brij types. Using templates during synthesis enables tailoring of the particle morphology and physical characteristics of synthesized powders. Broad X-ray diffraction peaks show the formation of nanoparticles, confirmed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations. SEM studies show that a large range of nanostructures such as needles, fibers, particles, etc. can be synthesized. These particles have varying surface areas and electrical conductivity. Enhancement of surface area as much as seven times relative to surface areas of starting parent materials has been observed. These properties make such materials ideal candidates for application as electrode materials in supercapacitors. Assembly and characterization of supercapacitors based on electrodes containing these active nano-oxides are discussed. Specific capacitance of &gt;100 F g–1 has been observed. The specific capacitance decreases with cycling: causes of this phenomenon are presented.

Tunnel-dependent supercapacitance of MnO2: effects of crystal structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 1128-1135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Congting Sun ◽  
Yuanjian Zhang ◽  
Shuyan Song ◽  
Dongfeng Xue
Keyword(s):  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Crystal Size ◽  
Present Model ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Quantitative Relationship ◽  
Charge Storage ◽  
Extraction Processes ◽  
Proportional Relationship ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

A proportional relationship between the specific capacitance of MnO2 and the percentage of effective Mn centers that act as active sites in the Faradaic charge storage has been established on the basis of a tunnel structure–crystallization behavior correlation. A quantitative relationship between the effective Mn centers at the surfaces and in the tunnels can distinguish the specific capacitance values that arise from the adsorption/desorption and insertion/extraction processes, respectively, of different MnO2 crystallographic forms in the Faradaic charge storage. The different specific capacitance values between the MnO2 crystallographic forms are mainly attributed to the different effective utilizations of Mn centers in the size-limited tunnels. The present model demonstrates that increasing the percentage of effective Mn centers via decreasing the crystal size can facilitate obtaining MnO2-based electrode materials with higher specific capacitance values.

Facile Synthesis of Modified MnO2/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites and their Application in Supercapacitors

NANO ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (08) ◽  
pp. 2050099
Author(s):  
Lijun Chen ◽  
Hongfeng Yin ◽  
Yuchao Zhang ◽  
Huidong Xie
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Normal Pressure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Assembly Method ◽  
Reduced Graphene

Herein, KH-550 was used as surface modifier to prepare modified MnO2/reduced graphene oxide (M-MnO2/rGO) composite electrode materials by utilizing electrostatic interaction at low temperature and normal pressure. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were adopted to characterize the material’s phase, morphology, and valence state of elements. The electrochemical properties of the material were measured using a three-electrode system. The results indicate a decrease in the size of the modified MnO2 particles, and that they were uniformly distributed on the rGO sheets. The M-MnO2/rGO composite attained a specific capacitance of 326[Formula: see text]F[Formula: see text]g[Formula: see text] in a solution of 1[Formula: see text]mol[Formula: see text]L[Formula: see text] Na2SO4 at a current density of 0.5[Formula: see text]A[Formula: see text]g[Formula: see text]. The specific capacitance of the material was 92.4% after 1000 cycles. The electrostatic self-assembly method effectively solved the problem of reducing the cycling stability while improving the specific capacitance of the composite materials, and further improved the possibility of applying MnO2/rGO in the field of supercapacitors.

scholarly journals Electroactive Ultra-Thin rGO-Enriched FeMoO4 Nanotubes and MnO2 Nanorods as Electrodes for High-Performance All-Solid-State Asymmetric Supercapacitors

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kugalur Shanmugam Ranjith ◽  
Ganji Seeta Rama Raju ◽  
Nilesh R. Chodankar ◽  
Seyed Majid Ghoreishian ◽  
Cheol Hwan Kwak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Sites ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
High Current Density ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Negative Electrode ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Cycling Stability ◽  
Operating Voltage ◽  
Carbon Cloth ◽  
Wide Operating

A flexible asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) with high electrochemical performance was constructed using reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-wrapped redox-active metal oxide-based negative and positive electrodes. Thin layered rGO functionality on the positive and the negative electrode surfaces has promoted the feasible surface-active sites and enhances the electrochemical response with a wide operating voltage window. Herein we report the controlled growth of rGO-wrapped tubular FeMoO4 nanofibers (NFs) via electrospinning followed by surface functionalization as a negative electrode. The tubular structure offers the ultrathin-layer decoration of rGO inside and outside of the tubular walls with uniform wrapping. The rGO-wrapped tubular FeMoO4 NF electrode exhibited a high specific capacitance of 135.2 F g−1 in Na2SO4 neutral electrolyte with an excellent rate capability and cycling stability (96.45% in 5000 cycles) at high current density. Meanwhile, the hydrothermally synthesized binder-free rGO/MnO2 nanorods on carbon cloth (rGO-MnO2@CC) were selected as cathode materials due to their high capacitance and high conductivity. Moreover, the ASC device was fabricated using rGO-wrapped FeMoO4 on carbon cloth (rGO-FeMoO4@CC) as the negative electrode and rGO-MnO2@CC as the positive electrode (rGO-FeMoO4@CC/rGO-MnO2@CC). The rationally designed ASC device delivered an excellent energy density of 38.8 W h kg−1 with a wide operating voltage window of 0.0–1.8 V. The hybrid ASC showed excellent cycling stability of 93.37% capacitance retention for 5000 cycles. Thus, the developed rGO-wrapped FeMoO4 nanotubes and MnO2 nanorods are promising hybrid electrode materials for the development of wide-potential ASCs with high energy and power density.

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