Preparation and Pseudo-capacitance Performance of NiCo2O4 Nanosheets

Ternary nickel cobaltite(NiCo₂O₄), as a promising electrode material for supercapacitors, has attracted increasing attention for its excellent electrochemical properties. In this study, novel NiCo₂O₄ nanosheets were rationally designed and prepared using dealloying process, followed by an oxidation treatment. The as-prepared sample was characterized by microstructural and electrochemical techniques in view of its possible application in supercapacitors. The as-prepared sample exhibited high specific capacitance and excellent durability. The specific capacitance reached 663 F/g at 1 A/g and the rate capacitance high up to 73.6% when the current density increased from 1 A/g to 20 A/g. After 5000 cycles of galvanostatic charge-discharge durability test at 4 A/g, the capacity retention rate was 82.1%. The results indicate that versatile dealloying can be used to prepare robust electrode for supercapacitor application.