Iron-carbon nanohybrid particles as environmentally benign electrode for supercapacitor

TitleIron-carbon nanohybrid particles as environmentally benign electrode for supercapacitor
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsRatha, S, Vernekar, D, Sivaneri, K, Jagadeesan, D, Rout, CSekhar
JournalJournal of Solid State Electrochemistry
Volume21
Issue6
Pagination1665-1674
Date PublishedFEB
Type of ArticleArticle
Abstract

In this work, we report the synthesis and electrode applications of iron-carbon nanohybrid particles prepared by carbonization of a nanocomposite of FeOOH nanoneedles and melamine-formaldehyde resin. The chemical composition and microstructure of the material have been characterized using ICP-AES, FT-IR, XRD, FESEM, TEM and XPS. The supercapacitor properties of the MF-Fe-C are studied in detail. A thorough comparison of the supercapacitor performances of MF-Fe-C and bare MF-C has been carried out through detailed electrochemical characterisations employing both two and three-electrode techniques. The nanohybrid showed an enhanced energy density of 127.75 WhKg⁻¹, specific capacitance of ∼408 F g⁻¹ at 1 mVs⁻¹ scan rate, and excellent cyclic stability even after 1000 charge-discharge cycles, making it an intriguing material for high energy density supercapacitor devices.

DOI10.1007/s10008-017-3537-z
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)

Foreign

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2.327

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Chemical Engineering & Process Development
Physical and Materials Chemistry