Issue 21, 2016

Hierarchical core/shell Janus-type α-Fe2O3/PEDOT nanoparticles for high performance flexible energy storage devices

Abstract

A new class of hierarchical α-Fe2O3/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) core/shell Janus-type hybrid nanoparticles (HNPs) was successfully synthesized using sonochemical, liquid–liquid diffusion-assisted crystallization, and vapor deposition polymerization methods. The synthesized α-Fe2O3/PEDOT HNPs exhibited several unique properties, including a large surface area, high conductivity, excellent electrochemical properties, and high chemical stability. In addition, the α-Fe2O3/PEDOT HNPs reduced the dynamic resistance of electrolyte ions, and enabled high charge–discharge rates and stable expansion of the cell voltage up to 2.0 V, thereby enabling high-performance supercapacitance. These results were attributed to synergetic effects between iron oxide (core structure with a negative working potential window) and PEDOT (shell structure with a positive working potential window), resulting in performance enhancements of specific capacitance (252.8 F g−1) and energy (136.3 W h kg−1) and power densities (10 526 W kg−1). The specific capacitance exhibited 92% retention after 1000 cycles. Additionally, a flexible supercapacitor based on the α-Fe2O3/PEDOT HNPs was successfully demonstrated using a hydrogel electrolyte. The fabricated all-solid-state symmetrical supercapacitor produced superior electrochemical and mechanical performance, even after several bending motions.

Graphical abstract: Hierarchical core/shell Janus-type α-Fe2O3/PEDOT nanoparticles for high performance flexible energy storage devices

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
15 Feb 2016
Accepted
25 Apr 2016
First published
09 May 2016

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 8263-8271

Hierarchical core/shell Janus-type α-Fe2O3/PEDOT nanoparticles for high performance flexible energy storage devices

J. W. Park, W. Na and J. Jang, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016, 4, 8263 DOI: 10.1039/C6TA01369D

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