Issue 9, 2022

Vertically aligned ZnCo2O4 nanoplates on Ti3C2 for high-efficiency hybrid supercapacitors

Abstract

Electrode materials exhibiting higher structural stability and electrochemical activity remain a priority in improving the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors (SCs). Herein, we report the design and synthesis of a novel nanoplate-on-nanosheet architecture with vertically aligned ZnCo2O4 (ZCO) porous nanoplates anchored on ultrathin delaminated-Ti3C2 (d-TC) nanosheets as a high-performance electrode for electrochemical SCs. The unique robust nanoplate-on-nanosheet adhesion promises fast electron and ion transport, large electroactive surface area, and excellent structural stability. Importantly, benefiting from the features of such a configuration, the ZCO/d-TC-350 composite electrode displays a high specific capacity of 195.8 C g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1. Moreover, the constructed hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) consisting of ZCO/d-TC-350||active carbon (AC) achieves a high energy density of 15.6 W h kg−1 at a power density of 551.1 W kg−1 and superior long-term stability with 89.5% capacitance retention after 4000 cycles. This work provides a promising strategy for the preparation of advanced MXene-based electrodes for electrochemical capacitors.

Graphical abstract: Vertically aligned ZnCo2O4 nanoplates on Ti3C2 for high-efficiency hybrid supercapacitors

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
23 Nov 2021
Accepted
22 Jan 2022
First published
01 Feb 2022

New J. Chem., 2022,46, 4385-4394

Vertically aligned ZnCo2O4 nanoplates on Ti3C2 for high-efficiency hybrid supercapacitors

H. Wang, Y. Zhang, E. Guo, C. Hu, Q. Lu, M. Wei, J. Ma and C. Si, New J. Chem., 2022, 46, 4385 DOI: 10.1039/D1NJ05585B

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