Evaluative study on supercapacitance behaviors of polypyrrole-based ternary nanocomposite electrodes
摘要
Conductive nanocomposites of polypyrrole (PPy) with various nanostructures were synthesized through in situ polymerization of pyrrole, incorporating Fe3O4 nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as nanofillers. This unique combination leverages the high conductivity of CNTs, the redox activity of Fe₃O₄, and the electrochemical versatility of PPy to overcome the limitations of conventional electrode materials. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) confirmed the uniform deposition of PPy on the nanofillers, forming a well-connected, porous network ideal for ion transport and charge storage. Electrochemical characterization via galvanostatic charge–discharge (GCD) revealed a significant enhancement in performance, with the optimized nanocomposite (containing 9% CNTs and 25% Fe₃O₄) achieving an outstanding specific capacitance of 514.36 F/g at 1 A/g. The electrode retained 81% of its capacitance after 3000 cycles, demonstrating excellent long-term stability. These results underscore the novelty and effectiveness of our ternary nanocomposite design, offering a significant candidate for next-generation supercapacitors. This work not only advances the conductive polymer-based energy storage field but also opens new avenues for multifunctional nanocomposite development in broader electrochemical applications.
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