<p>In this study, a novel synthesis of multilayer Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> and its various conductive polymer-based NCs was prepared using the microwave exfoliation technique. The developed Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> NCs were evaluated through electrochemical investigations employing a three-electrode system, and the respective materials were also examined via DFT. The incorporation of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>, which exhibited a specific capacitance of 250 F g<sup>−1</sup>, significantly increased the overall specific capacitance (SCs). This enhancement was further improved by the NCs PPy-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>, PANI-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>, and PDOT-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> at a current density of 2 Ag<sup>−1</sup>. Symmetric coin cell devices were subsequently fabricated using PPy-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (368 Fg<sup>−1</sup>), PANI-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (398 Fg<sup>−1</sup>), and PDOT-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (436 Fg<sup>−1</sup>) as electrode materials. The results indicated that the SCs of PPy-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>, PANI-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>, and PDOT-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> were significantly increased at a current density of 2 Ag<sup>−1</sup>. For this material, the capacity retention was calculated to assess the charge storage stability at 10,000 cycles, and it was noted that PPy-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>, PANI-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>, and PDOT-Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (93%) were slightly less stable than Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (96%). Furthermore, the molecular structure of the composite was optimized by DFT studies carried out using the NWChem program basis set. Among all the Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> NCs, the PDOT-based Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> NC exhibited the highest dipole moment, indicating excellent charge storage capability. Also, DOS analysis revealed that all the NCs have low band gaps, enhancing their suitability for conductive applications.</p>

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Experimental and DFT studies on efficient microwave-exfoliated MXene‒polymer nanocomposites for high-performance supercapacitors

  • S Chetana,
  • Guddappa Halligudra,
  • Narinder Kumar

摘要

In this study, a novel synthesis of multilayer Ti3C2 and its various conductive polymer-based NCs was prepared using the microwave exfoliation technique. The developed Ti3C2 NCs were evaluated through electrochemical investigations employing a three-electrode system, and the respective materials were also examined via DFT. The incorporation of Ti3C2, which exhibited a specific capacitance of 250 F g−1, significantly increased the overall specific capacitance (SCs). This enhancement was further improved by the NCs PPy-Ti3C2, PANI-Ti3C2, and PDOT-Ti3C2 at a current density of 2 Ag−1. Symmetric coin cell devices were subsequently fabricated using PPy-Ti3C2 (368 Fg−1), PANI-Ti3C2 (398 Fg−1), and PDOT-Ti3C2 (436 Fg−1) as electrode materials. The results indicated that the SCs of PPy-Ti3C2, PANI-Ti3C2, and PDOT-Ti3C2 were significantly increased at a current density of 2 Ag−1. For this material, the capacity retention was calculated to assess the charge storage stability at 10,000 cycles, and it was noted that PPy-Ti3C2, PANI-Ti3C2, and PDOT-Ti3C2 (93%) were slightly less stable than Ti3C2 (96%). Furthermore, the molecular structure of the composite was optimized by DFT studies carried out using the NWChem program basis set. Among all the Ti3C2 NCs, the PDOT-based Ti3C2 NC exhibited the highest dipole moment, indicating excellent charge storage capability. Also, DOS analysis revealed that all the NCs have low band gaps, enhancing their suitability for conductive applications.