Metal-organic framework derived hierarchical copper cobalt sulfide nanosheet arrays for high-performance solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors

Metal-organic framework derived nanostructures have unique properties, such as large specific surface area, exclusive porous networks, numerous active sites, and exceptional electrochemical properties, when compared to traditional nanostructures. Herein, a novel strategy is proposed to design and fabricate hierarchical copper cobalt sulfide nanosheet (CuCo2S4 NS) arrays from a metal-organic framework. The hierarchical CuCo2S4 NS arrays can provide enriched electroactive sites, as well as shorten the ion/electron diffusion pathways. When evaluated as electrodes for supercapacitors (SCs), the CuCo2S4 NS electrode exhibited remarkable electrochemical properties with an ultra-high specific capacity of approximate to 409.2 mA h g(-1) and an areal capacity of approximate to 0.96 mA h cm(-2) at a current density of 3 mA cm(-2), exceptional rate capability (approximate to 77.9% capacity retention at a higher current density of 50 mA cm(-2)), and outstanding cycling stability (approximate to 94.2% capacity retention after 10000 cycles). Most importantly, the assembled CuCo2S4 NS//Fe2O3/NG solid-state asymmetric SC displayed a wide operating potential window of 1.6 V with an ultra-high volumetric capacity of approximate to 2.1 mA h cm(-3) at a current density of 3 mA cm(-2), an excellent energy density of approximate to 89.6 W h kg(-1) at a power density of approximate to 663 W kg(-1), and an ultra-long cycle life (approximate to 91.5% capacity retention after 10000 cycles). This proposed method provides a general protocol to design and fabricate metal sulfide nanosheet arrays with superior electrochemical energy storage properties and exceptional cycling stability, holding limitless potential for future energy storage devices in commercial aspects.