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High-performance asymmetric full-cell supercapacitors based on CoNi2S4 nanoparticles and activated carbon

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CoNi2S4 nanoparticles with a maximum specific capacitance of 1636.2 F g−1 are synthesized by a facile solvothermal method. In order to explore the real applying value, asymmetric full-cell supercapacitors are successfully assembled by employing CoNi2S4 nanoparticles as positive electrode and activated carbon as negative electrode. As a contrast, symmetric full-cell supercapacitors are also assembled by employing the CoNi2S4 nanoparticles as positive/negative electrode. Electrochemical properties of these assembled asymmetric and symmetric full-cell supercapacitors are investigated in 3.0 mol L−1 KOH electrolyte. Results show that the present asymmetric full-cell supercapacitors exhibit excellent electrochemical capacitance performance within the potential range of 0–1.6 V, i.e., a maximum specific capacitance of 163.9 F g−1, high energy density of 36.7 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 7630 W kg−1, and excellent cycling stability. Furthermore, two asymmetric full-cell supercapacitors linked in series cannot only light a red light-emitting diode, but also drive a rotating motor. Hence, one can see that the asymmetric full-cell supercapacitors based on CoNi2S4 nanoparticles and activated carbon have the promising potential application in the field of energy storage.

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Acknowledgments

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1404203, 21201010), National Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of China (201410479011), and University Students’ Innovation Fund Project of Anyang Normal University (ASCX/2014-Z36).

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  1. College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang, 455002, Henan, People’s Republic China

    Weimin Du, Zhaoqiang Zhu, Yali Xu, Zhenhu Zhang, Xin Xiong, Pengbiao Geng & Huan Pang

  2. College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People’s Republic of China

    Zhaoqiang Zhu & Yali Xu

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Du, W., Zhu, Z., Xu, Y. et al. High-performance asymmetric full-cell supercapacitors based on CoNi2S4 nanoparticles and activated carbon. J Solid State Electrochem 19, 2177–2188 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-015-2858-z

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