Self-assembled ZnS@CNT composite nanoparticles for advanced supercapacitor electrode
摘要
Transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) are promising electrode materials for supercapacitors because of their improved reversibility, cost-effectiveness, stability, and ability to display diverse oxidation states. Here, we report the synthesis of a composite material, ZnS@CNT, composed of zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticles embedded within carbon nanotubes (CNTs), via one-pot hydrothermal synthesis followed by calcination. The fabricated asymmetric supercapacitor device (ZnS@CNT//AC ASC) delivered a capacitance of 213.9 F g−1, with specific energy and power of 43.3 Wh kg−1 and 6.8 kW kg−1, respectively, by using 2 M KOH as the electrolyte. After 5,000 operational cycles, the device maintained a remarkable capacity retention of 91.79%, highlighting the potential of ZnS@CNT-based ASC devices for future supercapacitor technology.