A promising Poly(2-mercaptoaniline)/Copper-Based porous nanocomposite for advanced supercapacitor electrode design
摘要
A novel porous spherical nanocomposite of poly(2-mercaptoaniline)/CuS–CuO (P2MA/CuS–CuO PS-composite) was successfully synthesized via a one-step process. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed well-defined spherical particles of ~ 200 nm, featuring uniform porosity with pore sizes around 10 nm. X-ray diffraction analysis indicated a crystallite size of approximately 10 nm, with sharp and distinct peaks confirming a highly crystalline structure. The electrochemical behavior of the composite was investigated through a three-electrode strcuture. The device exhibited high specific capacitance (CS) values of 260, 105, and 52 F/g observed at current densities of 0.4, 0.6, and 1.0 A/g, correspondingly. These results corresponded energy density values reached 21.0, 8.0, and 4.5 W·h/kg. The device showed an excellent cycling stability related to its ability to estimate 99.5% capacitance with a great cycles of 1000 cycles. Additionally, a low solution resistance (Rs) of 6.1 Ω further supports its high conductivity and performance. So, these results demonstrate that the P2MA/CuS–CuO PS-composite is an excellent candidate for fabricating high-performance pseudo-supercapacitors electrode. Its combination of high energy density, stability, and cost-effective synthesis makes it a solid contender for industrial-scale energy storage applications.