NiWO4 nanocube-decorated NiCo2O4 nanorods as a positive electrode with an activated carbon negative electrode for high-performance asymmetric capacitors applications
摘要
Developing high-performance supercapacitors requires electrode materials with enhanced energy storage capacity, excellent cycling stability and fast charge transport. Achieving this necessitates innovative nanostructures with high surface area, low resistance and long-term durability. In this study, NiWO4 nanocube-decorated NiCo2O4 nanorods are synthesized on nickel foam, forming a well-engineered nanostructure that enhances charge transport and electrochemical performance. The NiCo2O4/NiWO4-positive electrode delivers an impressive specific capacitance of 1972 F g−1 at 1 A g−1, retaining 96% of its capacitance after 10,000 cycles. An asymmetric supercapacitor is assembled using NiCo2O4/NiWO4 as the positive electrode and activated carbon as the negative electrode, achieving a high energy density of 39.4 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 1182 W kg−1. These results highlight the potential of NiWO4-decorated NiCo2O4 nanorods for next-generation high-performance supercapacitors.