Investigation of Electrochemical Properties of Nano-Structured NdFeO3 Orthoferrite
摘要
The present investigation involves the synthesis of nano-structured rare earth-based orthoferrite NdFeO3 using the sol–gel technique for energy storage applications. The room-temperature structure, morphology, and electrochemical properties were investigated via x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electrochemical characterization. Crystallographic investigations confirmed the formation of a pure orthorhombic structure without any other unreacted secondary phases. The SEM images confirmed highly dense particles with size of 500 nm and small pores on the surface. The electrochemical measurements carried out on the synthesized material indicated maximum specific capacitance of 94.2 F g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1, with good cyclic stability. Energy density and power density of 3.27 Wh kg−1 and 250 W kg−1, respectively, were obtained for the active materials. Cyclic stability tests conducted over 10,000 cycles displayed 62% retention. Overall, these results highlight the electrochemical potential of NdFeO3 nanoparticles as a cost-effective and stable electrode material for pseudocapacitive energy storage applications.