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Preparation and electrochemical performances of nanostructured Co x Ni1−x (OH)2 composites for supercapacitors.
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Journal of Power Sources . Oct2013, Vol. 240, p338-343. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Abstract: Nanostructured Co x Ni1−x (OH)2 (x = 0, 0.053, 0.068, 0.116, 0.192) composites are synthesized via a simple template-free growth process onto nickel foam by using a mixed aqueous solution of nickel nitrate, cobalt nitrate and ammonia. Their structure and surface morphology are characterized by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The SEM images show changes in the microstructure of β-Ni(OH)2 by the doping of cobalt. The effects of cobalt content on the electrochemical behaviors of β-Ni(OH)2 are investigated by cyclic voltammetries, galvanostatic charge/discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results show that the Co0.116Ni0.884(OH)2 composite electrode exhibits a drastic improvement in the capacitive characteristics of β-Ni(OH)2 with a specific capacitance increase from 386.4 to 1082.6 F g−1 at a high discharging current density of 6 A g−1. This work suggests that the as-prepared Co0.116Ni0.884(OH)2 composite electrode has a promising future as higher charging/discharging rate materials for pseudo-supercapacitors. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03787753
- Volume :
- 240
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Power Sources
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89307516
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.04.029