Synthesis of MnO{sub 2}/C composite nanotubes as advanced cathode of supercapacitors
Graphical abstract: Self-supported porous MnO{sub 2}/C nanotube arrays are prepared by combined hydrothermal plus carbonization methods and demonstrated with high capacitance and good cycling life as cathode of supercapacitors. - Highlights: • MnO{sub 2}/C nanotube arrays are synthesized by a hydrothermal method. • MnO{sub 2}/C nanotube arrays show good high-rate performance. • MnO{sub 2}/C nanotube arrays show an excellent cycling performance. - Abstract: Controllable synthesis of high-capacity cathode is the research hotspot in the field of supercapacitors. In this work, with the help of sacrificial ZnO template, MnO{sub 2}/C nanotube arrays are formed by hydrothermal synthesis plus glucose carbonization. MnO{sub 2}/C composite nanotubes of 120–130 nm are formed and grow vertically to the substrate forming the final nanotube arrays. Fast ion/electron transfer is realized in this unique porous nanotube architecture. As cathode of supercapacitors, the MnO{sub 2}/C nanotube arrays exhibit high specific capacitance (790 F g{sup −1} at 5 A g{sup −1}), excellent rate performance (570 F g{sup −1} at 30 A g{sup −1}) and long-term cycling stability (90.7% capacitance retention after 20,000 cycles). The proposed electrode construction strategy is favorable for fabrication of other capacitive cathodes for energy storage.
- OSTI ID:
- 22730489
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Journal Name: Materials Research Bulletin Vol. 96; ISSN MRBUAC; ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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