Homogeneous Growth of Ni(OH)₂ Nanoparticle on Graphene Nanosheet for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Material

Abstract:

A homogeneous Ni (OH)₂/graphene nanosheet (GNS) nanocomposite with excellent supercapacitive performance has been synthesized by a facile chemical precipitation. The Ni (OH)₂/GNS nanocomposite presented an ideal morphology with the nanosized Ni (OH)₂ particles homogeneously growing on the GNS. Its microstructure, morphology were investigated by XRD, SEM and TEM. The electrochemical performance of the Ni (OH)₂/GNS nanocomposite was test by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge−discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques. The homogeneous Ni (OH)₂/GNS nanocomposite exhibited a high specific capacitance of 1667 F/g at a current density of 1A/g and maintained a good stability in 5000 cycles, suggesting that it can be a promising candidate for supercapacitor. The high specific capacitance and remarkable rate capability are promising for applications in supercapacitors with both high energy and power densities. The Ni (OH)₂/GNS nanocomposite exhibited large specific capacitance, high rate capability and good cycling stability.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 852)
• Pages: 921-927
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.852.921
• Online since: April 2016
• Authors: Huan Lin, Dong Lin Zhao, Ran Ran Yao, Zhao Hui Qiang, Wan Xin Zhang, Hui Dong
• Keywords: Faradic Redox Reaction, Graphene Sheets, Nickel Hydroxide, Supercapacitor

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