High-Performance Asymmetric Flexible Supercapacitor Based on Zinc Oxide/Copper Oxide
摘要
Enhancing supercapacitor electrochemical performance through innovative energy storage materials and controlled assembly growth is a popular and promising strategy. This study introduces a novel battery-type electrode material with a core-shell structure based on zinc and copper oxides, synthesized via a straightforward, environmentally friendly two-step electrodeposition process. The electrode materials, composed of ZnO and CuO oxides (CuO@ZnO), were directly deposited onto a three-dimensional conductive nickel foam (NF) substrate to form a binder-free ultra-thin multilayer (CuO@ZnO/NF). At a current density of 2 mA.cm−2, the CuO@ZnO/NF nanomaterial exhibits a significant specific capacity of 6123.3 mF.cm−2. Impressively, it maintains a high cycling stability of 95% after 8,000 cycles. This research highlights the potential of core-shell structured electrodes to advance supercapacitor technology, offering efficient energy storage solutions suitable for renewable energy applications and beyond.