Fabrication of MnCo2O4/g-CN nanohybrid electrodes for enhanced redox kinetics in supercapacitors
摘要
The inspiration for the development of specific nanophase materials comes from increasing energy needs of the future. This study presents the fabrication technique and assesses the performance of a supercapacitor electrode composed of manganese-cobalt (MnCo2O4) integrated within graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN). X-ray diffraction investigation revealed that the MnCo2O4 phase included a cubic crystal structure. Scanning electron microscopy of MnCo2O4/g-CN reveals porous heterostructure morphology, while Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis indicates a specific surface area of 113 m2 g−1, suggesting abundant active sites and enhanced electrochemical accessibility. The hydrothermal-assisted nanohybrid demonstrated a significant enhancement in specific capacitance (Cs), along with exceptional durability. MnCo2O4/g-CN nanocomposite had a specific capacity (Qs) of 476 C g−1 at 1 A g−1. The MnCo2O4/g-CN//AC ASC device exhibits energy density (47.6Wh kg−1) and power density (600 W kg−1). The presence of varied manganese oxidation states, a significant specific surface area (SSA), and mesoporous quality, which allows rapid ion movement, all contributed to improved electrochemical functionality. The inclusion of electrochemically active patches inside the g-CN sheet design influenced its electrochemical characteristics. According to their results, adopting the MnCo2O4/g-CN nanohybrid for application as an electrode in energy storage seems like an affordable choice.