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Abstract The role of redox additive electrolytes in supercapacitors is gaining an increased significance. The present research work, for the first time, investigates the supercapacitor performance of a rGO/TiO 2 nanosheet composite (prepared via facile one step hydrothermal reaction route) electrode in combination with a redox additive electrolyte, i.e., 0.2 M K 3 [Fe(CN) 6 ] in 1 M Na 2 SO 4. The synergistic effects between the porous rGO/TiO 2 nanosheet electrode and the optimized redox electrolyte have helped to achieve a significantly high specific capacitance of 1565 F/g at a current density of 3 A/g (working potential window = −0.1–0.5 V). This value of specific capacitance is much higher than achievable with the application of a plain aqueous electrolyte (e.g., 1 M Na 2 SO 4). Furthermore, rGO/TiO 2 nanosheet electrodes have been used to fabricate a symmetrical supercapacitor device which has delivered an excellent specific capacitance value of 204.5 F/g at a current density of 1.5 A/g. The device also yielded promising values of energy density (15.5 Wh/kg) and power density (1.1 kW/kg) apart from showing a long-term cyclic stability (∼87%) even after 1000 continuous charge-discharge cycles. Graphical abstract Image 1 Highlights • A composite of rGO/TiO 2 nanosheets has been explored as a supercapacitor electrode. • 0.2 M K 3 [Fe(CN) 6 ] in 1 M Na 2 SO 4 has been used as an optimized electrolyte. • Selection of above electrode and electrolyte yielded high specific capacitance. • A specific capacitance of 1565 F/g has been achieved at a current density of 3 A/g. • High values of energy (15.5 Wh/Kg) and power (1.1 kW/kg) densities were achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The application of porous and conductive composite materials in energy storage devices has received great attention in the recent years. Porous materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), possess features like large specific surface area, mesoporous structures, and multiple reaction sites that make them attractive for energy storage devices. Further, the integration of MOFs with suitable conducting agents is a promising strategy to introduce additional conductive pathways in them, which facilitates fast charge transfer. In the present work, we report synthesis and supercapacitor application of a ZIF-67/PEDOT heterostructure composite. The prepared ZIF-67/PEDOT composite, when analyzed for electrochemical performance in three-electrode systems, has delivered a specific capacitance of 106.8 F/g at a current density of 1 A/g. This value is significantly better than that attaintable with only pristine ZIF-67 electrode (34.75 F/g at 1 A/g). Extending the study, two ZIF-67/PEDOT electrodes have been used to assemble an all-solid-state symmetrical supercapacitor, which delivers excellent values of energy density (∼11 Wh/kg) and power density (200 W/kg). Hence, this work paves the way for the potential application of ZIF-67/PEDOT composite in the development of next-generation supercapacitors. Image 1 • Incorporation of PEDOT in ZIF-67 benefits high conductivity and large specific surface area. • ZIF-67/PEDOT has been explored as a supercapacitor electrode material. • The assembled 1.6 V device delivered high energy (11 Wh/kg) and power (200 W/kg) densities. • Supercapacitor device has a long cycle life (93% capacity retention even after 4000 charge-discharge cycles). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]