Synthesis and characterization of LaFeO₃ nanomaterial for enhanced supercapacitor and photocatalytic applications
摘要
Lanthanum Ferrite (LaFeO3) nanoparticles have received interest for their potential in energy storage and photocatalytic applications. LaFeO3 nanomaterial was prepared through a hydrothermal method, and its electrochemical, morphological, structural, and photocatalytic properties were investigated. Structural characterization confirmed that the orthorhombic perovskite structure of synthesized LaFeO3 material. The Electrochemical performance of LaFeO3 electrode materials was evaluated using a 3 M KOH electrolyte in a potential window of -0.3 to 0.4 V. The Cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements were carried out at scan rates ranging from 10 to 50 mV s− 1, and specific capacitance values were calculated. Specific capacitance of LFO electrode material was found to be 89, 81, 73, 68, and 58 Fg− 1 for scan rates of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 mVs− 1, respectively, indicating excellent rate capability and efficient charge storage. Photocatalysis analysis revealed that the 84.2% of the dye was degraded after 180 min of exposure to visible light. The above findings confirm that the resultant LaFeO3 material exhibits both electrochemical performance and photocatalysis activity. Further optimization of the synthesis process and exploration of composite materials could enhance the performance and scalability of LaFeO₃-based electrodes for commercial applications.