Tuning sintering temperature of copper cobalt oxide immobilized on graphitic carbon nitride for asymmetric supercapacitor performance
摘要
This work investigates the influence of sintering temperature on the electrochemical performance of graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets grafted copper cobalt oxide (GCN-NS-g-CuCo₂O₄), synthesized via a one-step pyrolysis route. Structural and elemental analyses using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirm the successful formation of GCN-NS-g-CuCo₂O₄ nanocomposites. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) revealed a porous morphology favorable for charge transport. Among the samples, the electrode sintered at 350 °C (GCN-NS-g-CuCo₂O₄@350) exhibits a specific capacity of 113.24 C g⁻1 at 0.5 A g⁻1 in 6.0 M KOH electrolyte. An asymmetric supercapacitor device (GCN-NS-g-CuCo₂O₄@350//AC) delivered a specific capacity of 76.51 C g⁻1 at 1.0 A g⁻1 and retains ~ 97.3% of its capacity after 2000 cycles, demonstrating excellent stability and potential for energy storage applications.