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High-Capacitance Gold Nanoparticles from Rhus coriaria: Green Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical
Mehmet Firat Baran1, Elchin Huseynov2, Aziz Eftekhari3
1Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Batman University, 72000 Batman, Turkey.
Abstract:
The structural and electrochemical properties of gold nanoparticles biosynthesized from Rhus coriaria L. (Rc@AuNPs) were comprehensively investigated and characterized. R. coriaria (sumac) served as a natural gold reducing and capping agent due to its rich polyphenolic and phytochemical composition, enabling the sustainable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly synthesis of Rc@AuNPs. The electrochemical behavior of the hybrid material was evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Rc@AuNPs exhibited specific capacitances of 129.48 F/g, 156.32 F/g, and 280.37 F/g in H2SO4, Na2SO4, and KOH electrolytes, respectively, indicating strong potential for supercapacitor and energy-storage applications. GCD analysis further showed Csp values of 107.69 F/g (H2SO4), 133.23 F/g (Na2SO4), and 348.34 F/g (KOH), confirming the highest charge-storage performance in basic media. EIS measurements supported these results, yielding equivalent series resistance (ESR) values of 67.96 Ω in H2SO4, 64.42 Ω in Na2SO4, and a notably lower 24.43 Ω in KOH, consistent with its higher ionic conductivity and more efficient charge transfer. Overall, the superior Csp and low ESR observed in KOH demonstrate the excellent capacitive behavior of Rc@AuNPs. These biosynthesized gold nanoparticles represent a promising and sustainable electrode material for high-performance energy-storage technologies.
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