Electrolyte and composition effects on the performances of asymmetric supercapacitors constructed with Mn3O4 nanoparticles–graphene nanocomposites
Electrolyte and composition effects on the performances of asymmetric supercapacitors constructed with Mn3O4 nanoparticles–graphene nanocomposites
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.07.118
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发表时间:
2014-01
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9.2
通讯作者:
Yuanhua Xiao;Yongbo Cao;Yuyin Gong;A. Zhang;Ji-hong Zhao;S. Fang;Dianzeng Jia;Feng Li
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作者:
Yuanhua Xiao;Yongbo Cao;Yuyin Gong;A. Zhang;Ji-hong Zhao;S. Fang;Dianzeng Jia;Feng Li
Nanocomposites of Mn3O4nanoparticles and graphene (GR) nanosheets – Mn3O4@GR can be made by growing Mn3O4nanoparticles directly on the surfaces of GR in solvothermal reactions. The asymmetric supercapacitors constructed with Mn3O4@GR as positive and activated carbon (AC) as negative electrodes, respectively, show highly enhanced performances in energy storage. It was found that the electrolytes employed in constructing electrodes of the devices can influence the performances of Mn3O4@GR supercapacitors dramatically. Compared to their energy density in KOH electrolyte, the devices exhibit improved charge storage performances in Na2SO4electrolyte. Furthermore, the charge storage abilities of the devices are closely related to the amount of Mn3O4nanoparticles loaded onto the surface of GR nanosheets. The performances of Mn3O4@GR//AC asymmetric supercapacitors can be optimized by carefully tailoring the composition of electrode materials and adjusting the electrolytes for making the devices.