NiO/MnO2 coated on carbon felt as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications

Transition metal oxides have demonstrated excellent capability for charge storage when used in supercapacitor electrodes. This study undertook the hydrothermal synthesis of bimetallic nickel and manganese oxide (NiO/MnO2) on a carbon-felt (CF) substrate. NiO/MnO2/CF electrode was characterized and examined in a three-electrode system in a potassium hydroxide electrolyte. Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge-discharge analyses revealed Faradaic behavior during charge storage, a specific capacity of 1627 F g(-1), and a stability of 96.8% after 5000 consecutive charge-discharge cycles. Subsequent investigations were conducted in a two-electrode system for constructing a symmetrical supercapacitor using the NiO/MnO2/CF electrode. The energy and power densities were determined as 43Wh kg(-1) and 559 W kg(-1). Additionally, the stability of the constructed supercapacitor device was examined over 5000 consecutive cycles, verifying a 92% stability through charge-discharge cycles. Finally, the fabricated supercapacitor was utilized to power an LED lamp, successfully maintaining the illumination for 53 s.