Hydrothermal synthesis of reduced graphene sheets/Fe2O3 nanorods composites and their enhanced electrochemical performance for supercapacitors

Reduced graphene nanosheets/Fe₂O₃ nanorods (GNS/Fe₂O₃) composite has been fabricated by a hydrothermal route for supercapacitor electrode materials. The obtained GNS/Fe₂O₃ composite formed a uniform structure with the Fe₂O₃ nanorods grew on the graphene surface and/or filled between the graphene sheets. The electrochemical performances of the GNS/Fe₂O₃ hybrid supercapacitor were tested by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge–discharge tests in 6 M KOH electrolyte. Comparing with the pure Fe₂O₃ electrode, GNS/Fe₂O₃ composite electrode exhibits an enhanced specific capacitance of 320 F g⁻¹ at 10 mA cm⁻² and an excellent cycle-ability with capacity retention of about 97% after 500 cycles. The simple and cost-effective preparation technique of this composite with good capacitive behavior encourages its potential commercial application.     

A facile preparation and electrochemical properties of nickel based compound-graphene sheet composites for supercapacitors

Composites of a nickel based compound incorporated with graphene sheets(NiBC-GS) are prepared by a simple flocculation,using hydrazine hydrate as flocculant and reductant,from a homogeneous intermixture of nickel dichloride and graphene oxide dispersed in N,N-dimethylformamide.Morphology,microstructure and thermal stability of the obtained products were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction and thermal gravimetric analysis.Furthermore,the electrochemical properties of NiBC-GS,as electrode materials for supercapacitors,were studied by cyclic voUammetry and galvanostatic charge/discharge in 2 mol L~(-1) KOH solution.It was determined that for NiBC-GS annealed at 250 ℃.a high specific capacitance of 2394 Fg~(-1) was achieved at a current density of 1 Ag~(-1),with 78%of the value(i.e.,1864 Fg~(-1)) retained after 5000 times of repeated galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling.The high specific capacitance and available charge/discharge stability indicate the synthesized NiBC-GS250 composite is a good candidate as a novel electrode material for supercapacitors.     

Rheological phase synthesis and electrochemical performance of Co3O4 for supercapacitors

Co₃O₄ was prepared by rheological phase reaction, and the effect of pyrolyzing temperature on the electrochemical performance of Co₃O₄ was investigated. XRD shows that higher temperature treatment results in sharper diffraction peaks, indicating an increase of particle size of Co₃O₄. The result of TEM shows that the particle sizes of Co₃O₄ are about 200 nm. The optimum pyrolyzing temperature is confirmed to be 600°C, and Co₃O₄ prepared at this temperature exhibits 390.8 F g^?1 of specific capacitance in 6 M KOH electrolyte at the scan rate of 5 mV s^?1. Co₃O₄ prepared at the temperature of 600°C shows an excellent cyclability.     

Chemical synthesis of hybrid materials based on PAni and PEDOT with polyoxometalates for electrochemical supercapacitors

Hybrid organic–inorganic materials based on conjugated polymers constitute state-of-the-art compounds with recognized technological implications. In the area of energy conversion, production and storage devices, these materials have been applied as electrodes for batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells or solar cells, among others. Their importance relies on the wide variety of organic and inorganic counterparts that these hybrids can be made of. The properties from each part can be tailored in order to contribute to a final desired characteristic or the combined properties from both. The unique combination of useful properties found in these materials include electronic conductivity (e⁻ or h⁺), ionic transport, reversible electroactivity, electrooptical properties typical of semiconductors as well as electrochromic, pH- and composition-dependent properties, all of them to add to their polymeric nature. This is an excellent basis for the design of hybrid materials in which either of these properties or their combinations work to enhance or combine with those of a myriad inorganic phases with electronic, magnetic, photochemical, electrochemical, optical or catalytic properties. A large variety of functional hybrid materials can thus be designed and fabricated in which multifunctionality can be easily built to address specific technological needs. In this work we present our most recent results on new synthesis methodology developed for the chemical synthesis of the hybrid PAni/PMo12 and their application as electrochemical supercapacitors. We also report the synthesis of a new hybrid material of PEDOT/PMo12 synthesized for the first time by chemical methods and applied also in electrochemical supercapacitors. Initial results shows capacitance values as high as 168 F/g for the hybrid PAni/PMo12 and about 130 F/g for the hybrid PEDOT/PMo12.     

Electrochemical characterization on cobalt sulfide for electrochemical supercapacitors

High capacitance at a high charge–discharge current density of 50 mA/cm² for a new type of electrochemical supercapacitor cobalt sulfide (CoS_x) have been studied for the first time. The CoS_x was prepared by a very simply chemical precipitation method. The electrochemical capacitance performance of this compound was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and galvanostatic charge–discharge tests with a three-electrode system. The results show that CoS_x has excellent electrochemical capacitive characteristic with potential range −0.3 ∼ 0.35 V (versus SCE) in 6 M KOH solution. Charge–discharge behaviors have been observed with the highest specific capacitance values of 475 F/g at the current density of 5 mA/cm², even at the high current density of 50 mA/cm², CoS_x also shows the high specific capacitance values of 369 F/g.     

Best practices for electrochemical characterization of supercapacitors

We discuss here essential aspects of the experimental supercapacitors characterization by a series of well-known electrochemical methods. We are motivated by a considerable number of publications that misreport procedures and results. Authors often conceal or neglect essential information about the electrochemical analytical apparatus used and its configuration. The lack of such information may lead researchers, especially inexperienced ones, to misunderstand the procedures and results. Eventual...     

Influence of synthesis conditions over simonkolleite/ZnO precipitation

Simonkolleite is a zinc-layered hydroxide salt with the formula Zn₅(OH)₈Cl₂·H₂O. It has a platelet morphology and can be used for many applications, owing to both its layered structure and its nature as a hydroxide salt. It can be prepared via a simple precipitation from ZnCl₂ and NaOH in water thermostated at 50 °C. Depending on the synthesis conditions, we could obtain different sizes and a hybrid containing parts of ZnO. We studied the influence of the OH:Zn molar ratio, the addition order, and the maturation time after the reaction was completed. With the support of pH profiles, kinetic studies, and thermodynamic equilibrium data, we were able to propose a global synthesis mechanism explaining the influence of those three parameters and identify the range of conditions in which simonkolleite can be formed. Depending on the desired application, we were able to synthesize bigger or smaller layered crystals of simonkolleite, in the presence of absence of ZnO.     

水热法制备磷酸镍及其光催化性能评价

采用水热合成法以Ni(NO3)2·6H2O为镍源、KH2PO4为磷源合成了磷酸镍,并详细研究了用水热法合成磷酸镍过程中Ni/P摩尔比、晶化温度及溶液酸碱度对磷酸镍光催化降解染料亚甲基蓝的影响,优化了合成条件。通过X-射线粉末衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、红外吸收光谱(FT-IR)、紫外-可见漫反射光谱(UV-Vis DRS)和热重-差热(TG-DTA)和N2吸附等技术对其晶相组成、表面形貌、官能团结构、光吸收特性、热稳定性和比表面积进行了表征。合成材料通过对亚甲基蓝的光催化降解性能进行评价,当制备条件Ni/P摩尔比为3:2、反应温度为110℃、p H为碱性时晶化36 h合成的材料其光催化性能最佳。     

Investigations on silver/polyaniline electrodes for electrochemical supercapacitors

Polyaniline (PANI) and silver doped polyaniline (Ag/PANI) thin films were deposited on stainless steel substrates by a dip coating technique. To study the effect of doping concentration of Ag on the specific capacitance of PANI the concentration of Ag was varied from 0.3 to 1.2 weight percent. Fourier transform-infrared and Fourier transform-Raman spectroscopy, and energy dispersion X-ray techniques were used for the phase identification and determination of the doping content in the PANI films, respectively. The surface morphology of the films was examined by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, which revealed a nanofiber like structure for PANI and nanofibers with bright spots of Ag particles for the Ag/PANI films. There was decrease in the room temperature electrical resistivity of the Ag/PANI films of the order of 10(2) with increasing Ag concentration. The supercapacitive behavior of the electrodes was tested in a three electrode system using 1.0 M H(2)SO(4) electrolyte. The specific capacitance increased from 285 F g(-1) (for PANI) to 512 F g(-1) for Ag/PANI at 0.9 weight percent doping of Ag, owing to the synergic effect of PANI and silver nanoparticles. This work demonstrates a simple strategy of improving the specific capacitance of polymer electrodes and may also be easily adopted for other dopants.     

Facile synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene aerogels functionalized with chitosan for supercapacitors with excellent electrochemical performance

Three-dimensional porous nitrogen-doped graphene aerogels (NGAs) were synthesized by using graphene oxide (GO) and chitosan via a self-assembly process by a rapid method. The morphology and structure of the as-prepared aerogels were characterized. The results showed that NGAs possesed the hierarchical pores with the wide size distribution ranging from mesopores to macropores. The NGAs carbonized at different temperature all showed excellent electrochemical performance in 6 mol/L KOH electrolyte and the electrochemical performance of the NGA-900 was the best. When working as a supercapacitor electrode, NGA-900 exhibited a high specific capacitance (244.4 F/g at a current density of 0.2 A/g), superior rate capability (51.0% capacity retention) and excellent cycling life (96.2% capacitance retained after 5000 cycles).     

A review of electrode materials for electrochemical supercapacitors

In this critical review, metal oxides-based materials for electrochemical supercapacitor (ES) electrodes are reviewed in detail together with a brief review of carbon materials and conducting polymers. Their advantages, disadvantages, and performance in ES electrodes are discussed through extensive analysis of the literature, and new trends in material development are also reviewed. Two important future research directions are indicated and summarized, based on results published in the literature: the development of composite and nanostructured ES materials to overcome the major challenge posed by the low energy density of ES (476 references).     

(英)多孔SnO2/炭微球的制备及其电化学性能研究

以SnCl4·5H2O和可溶性淀粉为原料,采用简便的水热法制备了SnO2/炭微球,通过ZnCl2活化获得多孔SnO2/炭微球。所制备的SnO2/炭微球和多孔SnO2/炭微球均保持良好的球形,粒径集中在1~5μm,SnO2纳米颗粒均匀地分布在炭基体中。与采用同样方法制备的多孔炭微球相比,多孔SnO2/炭微球作为超级电容器电极材料表现出更高的比电容、更低的等效串联电阻以及更好的倍率性能,表明多孔SnO2/炭微球在超级电容器领域具有良好的应用前景。     

Hydrothermal synthesis and electrochemical performance of Fe-doped Co hydroxide electrode materials

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - In order to meet the growing energy demand, it is of great significance to develop high-performance electrochemical energy storage materials. In this...     

Recent progress in nickel oxide-based electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors

In recent years, interest in nanostructured electrode materials for use in supercapacitors has been on the rise. Nickel oxide has been reported as a good candidate for supercapacitor applications due to its high theoretical capacitance and low cost. However, its poor electrical conductivity has resulted in actual poor specific capacitance and cycling ability. Over the years, researchers have studied various techniques to modify the structure and composition of NiO with the aim of improving its electrochemical performance. In this review, we opine that NiO-based electrodes can be fabricated using different approaches and different composite forms in order to obtain cells of high efficiency and specific capacitances. We discuss the recent advances in NiO-based electrodes fabricated using different approaches.     

十八元环多钒硼酸盐的水热合成及其氧化还原性质研究

在水热条件下合成了[Ni(en)2]6[(VO)12O6B18O39(OH)3].6H2O多钒硼酸盐,X射线衍射分析表明,该晶体属三方晶系,R-3空间群.测试了晶体的IR光谱和TG曲线,用循环伏安法详细研究了合成化合物的氧化还原性质及电子转移机理,结果表明该化合物具有两对氧化还原峰,其电子转移数分别为单电子和三电子.     

Three-dimensional manganese dioxide-functionalized carbon nanotube electrodes for electrochemical supercapacitors

Three-dimensional manganese dioxide (MnO₂)-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) electrodes have been produced by a simple and scalable thermal decomposition process. The electrodes are prepared by treating planar MWCNT sheets with manganese(II) nitrate (Mn(NO₃)₂) solution and annealing at low temperature (200–300 °C) and ambient pressure. The morphology, chemical composition, and structure of the resulting matrices have been investigated with scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Supercapacitors assembled with three-dimensional electrodes exhibit a 14-fold increase in specific capacitance (C _sp) in comparison to those containing pristine, two-dimensional MWCNT electrodes. C _sp varies linearly with Mn(NO₃)₂ thermal decomposition temperature (from 100 to 61 F/g at 0.2 A/g), a trend that is discussed in the context of nitrate reaction chemistry and MWCNT structure. This efficient and promising approach allows for simultaneous enhancement of electrode–electrolyte contact area and incorporation of redox-based charge storage within electrochemical capacitors.     

Hydrothermal synthesis of nickel hydroxide nanostructures in mixed solvents of water and alcohol

Nickel hydroxide nanosheets and flowers have been hydrothermally synthesized using Ni(CH₃COO)₂·4H₂O in mixed solvents of ethylene glycol (EG) or ethanol and deionized water at 200 °C for different time. The phase and morphology of the obtained products can be controlled by adjusting the experimental parameters, including the hydrothermal time and the volume ratio of water to EG or ethanol. The possible reaction mechanism and growth of the nanosheets and nanoflowers are discussed based on the experimental results. Porous nickel oxide nanosheets are obtained by heating nickel hydroxide nanosheets in air at 400 °C. The products were characterized by using various methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected-area electron diffraction (SAED), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The electrochemical property of β-Ni(OH)₂ nanosheets was investigated through the cyclic voltammogram (CV) measurement.     

Preparation and electrochemical performances of carbon-coated nanoscale SnS for supercapacitors

Carbon-coated SnS as electrode materials for supercapacitor were synthesized by high-energy ball milling and following co-heating with polyvinyl alcohol. The morphology and structure of prepared carbon-coated SnS were studied by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Electrochemical investigation indicated that carbon-coated SnS presented preferable electrochemical performances than pristine SnS. In comparison to pristine SnS, carbon-coated SnS had better capacitive response in cyclic voltammetry and could deliver larger specific capacitance of 28.47 F/g in galvanostatical charge–discharge process. Enhanced conductivity of carbon-coated SnS revealed by Nyquist plots was considered to be responsible for its enhanced electrochemical performances.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and electrochemical performance of NiO microspheres with different nanoscale building blocks

NiO microspheres were successfully obtained by calcining the Ni(OH)₂ precursor, which were synthesized via the hydrothermal reaction of nickel chloride, glucose and ammonia. The products were characterized by TGA, XRD and SEM. The influences of glucose and reaction temperature on the morphologies of NiO samples were investigated. Moreover, the possible growth mechanism for the spherical morphology was proposed. The charge/discharge test showed that the as-prepared NiO microspheres composed of nanoparticles can serve as an ideal electrode material for supercapacitor due to the spherical hollow structure.     

In situ template synthesis of SnO nanoparticles on nickel foam with high electrochemical performance

A solution strategy performed at room temperature was presented for the in situ synthesis of SnO nanoparticles. SnO nanoparticles were prepared through the following sequent procedure: (1) preparation of rod-like Cd(OH)Cl utilizing the reaction between Cd²⁺ ions and epoxide; (2) production of Sn₂₁Cl₁₆(OH)₁₄O₆ template through the cation exchange reaction between Cd(OH)Cl and Sn²⁺ ions; (3) formation of SnO nanoparticles on nickel foam by the in situ reaction in strong alkaline electrolyte solution before electrochemical measurement. The as-prepared SnO had very small particle size and ordered nanostructure of particulate sheet, therefore resulting in its excellent electrochemical performance including high specific capacitance and high electrochemical stability for the charge-discharge cycle. Hence, the SnO nanoparticles synthesized in this work could be considered as one promising metal oxide for the utilization as electrode material in supercapacitor.

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SnO nanoparticles were prepared by an in situ template strategy. The synthetic procedure included the production of rod-like Cd(OH)Cl precursor at room temperature, preparation of platelet-like Sn₂₁Cl₁₆(OH)₁₄O₆ template through a cation exchange reaction, and the in situ synthesis of SnO nanoparticles from the template on nickel foam. Due to the small particle size, SnO presented high electrochemical performance as electrode material for application in supercapacitor.