Unleashing Enhanced Energy Density with PANI/NiO/Graphene Nanocomposite in a Symmetric Supercapacitor Device, Powered by the Hybrid PVA/Na2SO4 Electrolyte

Significant Electrode of Supercapattery Devices: the Induced Charge Storage Capability of MoSe2/rGO Nanosheets Bedecked by MnO2 Nanorod Composites

This work emphasizes the procedure with three stages, including a forthright hydrothermal technique for synthesizing a composite material of layered MoSe2/rGO and MnO2 nanorods. The developed electrodes explicitly show the supercapacitor and battery storage capability (i.e., supercapattery), unveiling a higher operating potential value and energy density. This is mainly attributed to the structure and high surface-to-volume ratio of 2D MoSe2/rGO nanosheets, which provide rapid charge storage aptitudes, enormous active sites, decreased electronic/ionic resistance, and rich electron transfer characteristics. The MnO2/MoSe2/rGO composite has an optimum surface area (78.24 m2 g-1) and an immense microspore structure (12.9 nm), which is due to the layered construction of MoSe2 with rGO nanosheets. The MnO2/MoSe2/rGO composite has robust electrochemical characteristics, achieving 950 F g-1 of specific capacitance at 1 A g-1 of current density and demonstrating cyclic stability of 90% after 10,000 continuous cycles. In addition, an asymmetric supercapattery device of AC//MnO2/MoSe2/rGO showcased the specific capacitance and capacity of 85.1 F g-1 and 153.18 C g-1 at 1 A g-1, as well as achieved an energy and power density of 30.2 W h/kg and 807 W/kg in 1.8 V. Also, a real-time practical device is tested using two distinct varieties of light-emitting diodes and offered with an effective discharge time of 14 min. The enriched electrochemical performances of MnO2/MoSe2/rGO composites and the extensive features of supercapattery electrodes may have potential for the expanded charge storage realm in modern energy storage materials.

Polyaniline-graphene based composites electrode materials in supercapacitor: synthesis, performance and prospects

Supercapacitors (SCs) have become one of the most popular energy-storage devices for high power density and fast charging/discharging capability. Polyaniline is a class of conductive polymer materials with ultra-high specific capacitance, and the excellent mechanical properties will play a key role in the research of flexible SCs. The synergistic effect between polyaniline and graphene is often used to overcome their respective inherent shortcomings, thus the high-performance polyaniline-graphene based nanocomposite electrode materials can be prepared. The development of graphene-polyaniline nanocomposites as electrode materials for SCs depends on their excellent microstructure design. However, it is still difficult to seek a balance between graphene performance and functionalization to improve the weak interfacial interaction between graphene and polyaniline. In this manuscript, the latest preparation methods, research progress and research results of graphene-polyaniline nanocomposites on SCs are reviewed, and the optimization of electrode structures and performances is discussed. Finally, the prospect of graphene-polyaniline composites is expected.