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Paper-based supercapacitor with screen-printed poly (3, 4-ethylene dioxythiophene)-poly (styrene sulfonate)/multiwall carbon nanotube films actuating both as electrodes and current collectors.
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Thin Solid Films . Jan2019, Vol. 669, p96-102. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Abstract Here we describe a screen-printed supercapacitor produced onto filter paper using poly (3, 4-ethylene dioxythiophene)-poly (styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)/multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite as active materials. We use a gel-like electrolyte based on poly (vinyl alcohol) and phosphoric acid (PVA/H 3 PO 4), serving as both an ionic conductor and as an electrode separator. The electrodes are physically characterized through micro-Raman scattering analyses, sheet resistance measurements as a function of the printed number of layers and through scanning electron microscopy. The supercapacitor performance is investigated through impedance spectroscopy, equivalent circuit fitting, cyclic voltammetry (CV), long-term cycle stability and galvanostatic charge/discharge. The electrodes exhibit a low sheet resistance, reaching 17 Ω sq−1, being suitable for use as both electrode and the current collector. The supercapacitor shows good capability behavior over impedance spectroscopy and CV measurements, and 72% of capacitance retention after 1000 cycles. We find a maximum specific capacitance of 20,3 F g−1 for a charge/discharge current of 1 mA, and equivalent series resistance of 60 Ω, leading to energy and power densities of 3,1 Wh kg−1 and 420 W kg−1, respectively. In conclusion, we describe here a flexible supercapacitor without metal collectors produced by a simple printing method. Highlights • A paper based supercapacitor was prepared using screen-printed electrodes. • Screen-printed PEDOT:PSS/MWCNT on paper exhibited a sheet resistance of 17 Ω sq.−1. • The paper-based supercapacitor exhibited a specific capacitance of 20,3 F g−1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00406090
- Volume :
- 669
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Thin Solid Films
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133599967
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2018.10.029