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Journal of Materials Science
Published in: Journal of Materials Science 12/2016

28-03-2016 | Original Paper

A facile hydrothermal reflux synthesis of Ni(OH)2/GF electrode for supercapacitor application

Authors: A. A. Khaleed, A. Bello, J. K. Dangbegnon, F. U. Ugbo, F. Barzegar, D. Y. Momodu, M. J. Madito, T. M. Masikhwa, O. Olaniyan, N. Manyala

Published in: Journal of Materials Science | Issue 12/2016

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Abstract

Ni(OH)2/graphene foam (GF) electrode was synthesized for electrochemical application by a facile hydrothermal reflux technique. The results obtained from the scanning electron microscopy showed that the Ni(OH)2 spheres successfully coated the entire surface area of the GF. Specific capacitance of 2420 F g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1 was obtained for Ni(OH)2/GF composite electrode, as well as a capacitance retention of ~93 % after 1000 charge–discharge cycles, demonstrating excellent cycle stability in 6.0 M KOH electrolyte. These results suggest that the composite could be a potential active material for high-performance electrochemical applications.
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Metadata
Title
A facile hydrothermal reflux synthesis of Ni(OH)2/GF electrode for supercapacitor application
Authors
A. A. Khaleed
A. Bello
J. K. Dangbegnon
F. U. Ugbo
F. Barzegar
D. Y. Momodu
M. J. Madito
T. M. Masikhwa
O. Olaniyan
N. Manyala
Publication date
28-03-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Materials Science / Issue 12/2016
Print ISSN: 0022-2461
Electronic ISSN: 1573-4803
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-016-9910-y

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