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Evaluating the Electrochemical Properties of Supercapacitors using the Three-Electrode System
Published on: January 7, 2022
Flower-shaped Ni(OH)2decorated with biomass-derived carbon TPB-1 for asymmetric supercapacitors
Xiangtao Yan1, Shang Wu1, Xin Sun1
1Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Composite Materials of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Gansu Provincial Biomass Function Composites Engineering Research Center, Key laboratory for Utility of Environmental-Friendly Composites and Biomass in University of Gansu Province, College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, 730030, People's Republic of China.
Abstract:
In recent years, notable headway has been made in augmenting supercapacitor functioning through employment of pioneering components, exceptional nanostructures and additional investigation of electrolytes. Nonetheless, achieving superior performance with straightforward techniques remains a significant hurdle. In order to surmount this, an experimental three-dimensional nanospherical pore structure (TPB-20@Ni(OH)2) was designed and prepared. TPB-1 was obtained through carbonisation and activation. TPB-20@Ni(OH)2nanoparticles were synthesized using TPB-1 as the carbon source and nickel chloride hexahydrate as the nickel source. Furthermore, the TPB-20@Ni(OH)2//AC supercapacitor displayed an impressive energy density of 22.1 Wh kg-1. The TPB-20@Ni(OH)2composites exhibited a specific capacity of 978 F-1, which is noteworthy. The exceptional output exhibited by the TPB-20@Ni(OH)2composite derives from its innovative structure, presenting an extensive specific surface area of 237.4 m2g-1and porosity of roughly 4.0 nm. Following 20 000 cycles (at a current density of 1 A g-1), asymmetric supercapacitors assembled from TPB-20@Ni(OH)2//AC retained 80.0% of its initial specific electrostatic capacity, indicating superior electrochemical stability and high electrochemical reversibility.
