Heterostructure Composites Based on Copper Oxide/Ferric Sulfide (Cu2O/FeS) Optimization Studies to Create High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes
摘要
This study successfully synthesised pristine Cu2O, exhibiting a carnation flower-like shape, and FeS nanoplates utilizing a hydrothermal technique. The integration of FeS into Cu2O matrix markedly improves electrical conductivity of Cu2O/FeS composite. Electrochemical performance of Cu2O/FeS composite significantly exceeds that of pure Cu2O. The specific values of capacitance for pristine Cu2O and FeS electrodes were determined to 100 Fg−1 and 92 Fg−1, at current density of 1 Ag−1. Cu2O/FeS composite demonstrated a notable specific capacitance of 302 Fg−1 and enhanced cycling retention, maintaining 90% of original capacitance subsequent to8000 galvanostatic charge–discharge cycles at current density of 4Ag−1. Results demonstrate that Cu2O/FeS composite is an exceptionally efficient electro-active material for supercapacitor applications, providing dependable energy storage solutions and improved performance. Cu2O can participate in redox reactions, hence contributing to pseudocapacitance.
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