g-C3N4 modified MoS2 photoelectrodes for stable photo-assisted zinc-ion capacitors
摘要
Photo-assisted capacitors are attractive devices for solar energy conversion and storage, while the behavior of photoelectrodes limits their performance. In this work, MoS2 photoelectrodes were modified by g-C3N4, exhibiting enhanced photo-rechargeable properties. Our results show that the introduction of g-C3N4 increases the surface area of MoS2 photoelectrodes and promotes the transport of charge carriers, which can boost the specific capacity and cycle stability of capacitors. The as-prepared zinc-ion capacitors with g-C3N4/MoS2 photoelectrodes show a specific capacity of 380.93 F/g at 1 A/g under AM 1.5 G illumination. Remarkably, after 3000 cycles at 10 A/g, the capacity of the photo-assisted zinc-ion capacitor retains above 99%.