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A novel asymmetric supercapacitor with buds-like Co(OH)2 used as cathode materials and activated carbon as anode materials.
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Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry . Mar2015, Vol. 741, p93-99. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- In this work, Co(OH) 2 buds direct growth on Ni foam (Co(OH) 2 buds/Ni foam) is prepared via a hydrothermal method. Their structure and morphologies are characterized by using X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Result shows that the Co(OH) 2 buds are assembled by several nanorods and uniformly covered on the surface of Ni foam. Due to its unique structure, the Co(OH) 2 buds/Ni foam electrode shows high capacitive performance and long cycle life. The specific capacitance of Co(OH) 2 buds/Ni foam is as high as 2041 F g −1 at a current density of 3 mA cm −2 in 6 M KOH electrolyte, and 811 F g −1 even at a high current density of 60 mA cm −2 . The capacitance of the Co(OH) 2 buds/Ni foam electrode remained 72.4% after 1000 cycles at 18 mA cm −2 . An asymmetric supercapacitor was successfully assembled, in which Co(OH) 2 buds/Ni foam and AC used as positive and negative electrode, respectively. The energy density of the AC//Co(OH) 2 buds/Ni foam supercapacitor reaches to 20.3 W h kg −1 at a power density of 90.6 W kg −1 . Our result shows that the Co(OH) 2 materials are promising candidate for electrochemical energy applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15726657
- Volume :
- 741
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101502938
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2015.01.011