Efficient energy storage and fast charge-switching capability in Co-substituted Ca2Mn2O5 perovskites
摘要
Recently, perovskite materials have drawn the attention of researchers due to their promising properties in energy conversion and energy storage applications. In this work, we reported Co-substituted Ca2Mn2O5 perovskite, revealing a fast-switching response and efficient energy storage capability. The samples were synthesized using the sol − gel auto-combustion technique. Structural analysis confirms the orthorhombic crystal structure of the material. Because of the smaller ionic radii of Co+ 3, the lattice parameters marginally decreased as Co-substitution increased. Field emission scanning electron microscopy revealed the non-homogenous distributed grains of roughly spherical shape. The P-E loop analysis showed the maximum polarization for the specimen with x = 0.16 with an electric field of 100 V/cm. Moreover, the maximum recoverable energy storage density and maximum efficiency were also observed for the specimen with x = 0.16. Electrical conductivity, I-V characteristics, and fast switching capability were also investigated in our work. I-V characteristic displayed the gradual increase in current with the increment of substitution contents. This study unwrapped the potential of this material for application in energy storage, data storage, and fast-switching electronic applications.