Facile synthesis of co-doped Carbon nanofibers for supercapacitor applications

Ozcan, Mucahid

doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.142894

Facile synthesis of co-doped Carbon nanofibers for supercapacitor applications

Journal Article · Sat Jun 07 00:00:00 EDT 2025 · Journal of Molecular Structure

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.142894· OSTI ID:2572175

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Here, in this study, the synthesis and electrochemical performance of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) co-doped with aluminum (Al) and nitrogen (N) and decorated with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are investigated. After electrospinning polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers, the nanofiber mats are coated with Al and ZnO precursors by the dip coating method and converted into carbon nanofibers by thermal treatments at 850 °C. Co-doping and nanoparticle decoration affect the efficacy of carbon nanofibers as supercapacitors. With a maximal specific capacitance of 206.28 Fg^-1, it is believed that our produced carbon nanofibers, which can effectively store the renewable energy resources required to meet the rising energy demand, offer superior electrochemical properties compared to traditional supercapacitor materials. The effective incorporation of Al, N, and ZnO into the CNF structure, in conjunction with enhanced electrochemical performance, represents a significant advancement in the development of functional carbon nanofibers.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 2572175

Journal Information:: Journal of Molecular Structure, Journal Name: Journal of Molecular Structure Vol. 1343; ISSN 0022-2860

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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