Issue 42, 2013

Controllable synthesis of 3D NiχCo1−χ oxides with different morphologies for high-capacity supercapacitors

Abstract

3D NiχCo1−χ oxides with different morphologies for high-capacity supercapacitors were controllably synthesized via an electrodeposition method combined with a simple post annealing process. The synthesis involves the co-electrodeposition of the bimetallic (Ni, Co) hydroxide precursor on a nickel foam scaffold and subsequent thermal transformation to NiχCo1−χ oxides. The crystalline structure, morphology and electrochemical performance of the 3D NiχCo1−χ oxides can be readily manipulated by simply varying the Co/Ni molar ratio in the electrodeposition electrolyte. With the increase of the Co/Ni molar ratio, the characteristic peak intensities and the signal sites were gradually changed from a NiO crystal dominant structure to NiCo2O4 and finally to a Co3O4 dominant structure. Moreover, the morphology also can be controlled by adjusting the Co/Ni molar ratio in the electrodeposition electrolyte. In addition, the Ni0.61Co0.39 oxide electrode shows a large specific capacitance of 1523.0 F g−1 at 2 A g−1 and 95.30% of that can be retained, even at a high current density of 30 A g−1. The superior rate capability should be attributed to the unique 3D network-like architecture, which can enlarge the liquid–solid interfacial area, facilitate the electron and ion transport, and further increase the utilization of the active material. To demonstrate its practical application, an asymmetric supercapacitor based on the Ni0.61Co0.39 oxide electrode as a positive electrode and activated carbon as a negative electrode was fabricated. Owing to the outstanding capacitive behavior of the Ni0.61Co0.39 oxide electrode, the asymmetric device delivers a prominent energy density of 36.46 W h kg−1 at a power density of 142 W kg−1, and which holds great promise for potential applications in energy storage.

Graphical abstract: Controllable synthesis of 3D NiχCo1−χ oxides with different morphologies for high-capacity supercapacitors

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
13 Jul 2013
Accepted
09 Sep 2013
First published
09 Sep 2013

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 13290-13300

Controllable synthesis of 3D NiχCo1−χ oxides with different morphologies for high-capacity supercapacitors

Y. Wang, X. Zhang, C. Guo, Y. Zhao, C. Xu and H. Li, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013, 1, 13290 DOI: 10.1039/C3TA12713C

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