Design and One-Pot Green Synthesis of a Three-Component 1,1′-Bi(2-Naphthol)/Reduced Graphene Oxide@MnO2 Nanocomposite for Battery-Type Supercapacitor Applications: A Revolution in the World of Medicine

A three components 1,1 '-bi(2-naphthol)/reduced graphene oxide@MnO2 (BN-rGO@MnO2) nanocomposite for battery-type supercapacitor applications was successfully synthesized. This nanocomposite was synthesized through one-pot reduction of a permanganate anion (MnO4-) and non-covalently 1,1 '-bi(2-naphthol)-functionalized graphene oxide (BN.GO) using pomegranate fruit extract as a green reducing agent source. The formation of nanocomposite was confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. The synthesized BN.rGO@MnO2 nanocomposite was characterized by FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The capability of the BN.rGO@MnO2 nanocomposite for use as an energy storage electrode material in a supercapacitor was examined by investigating its electrochemical behavior by cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and galvanostatic charge-discharge tests. Specific capacitance of 487 F g(-1) was achieved at 2 A g(-1). This nanocomposite showed 81% retention of charge storage capacity after 2000 CV cycles. The application of these battery types has been implemented in various fields including medical purposes, portable electronic devices and hybrid electrical vehicles, of which their medical utilization specifically in cardiac pacemakers has attracted considerable attention. This study holds significance in the field of materials science and nanotechnology, as it proposes a potentially eco-friendly and economical method for synthesizing materials with applications in energy storage technology. The use of herbal reductions may indicate a move towards sustainable and environmentally friendly synthesis techniques. Moreover, the successful synthesis of MnO2 nanoparticles and rGO could contribute to advancements in the development of more efficient and affordable supercapacitors, which are crucial for various energy storage applications.