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Examination of hybrid electrode material for energy storage device supercapacitor under various electrolytes

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Energy storage is one of the leading problems being faced globally, due to the population explosion in recent times. The conventional energy sources that are available are on the verge of extinction, hence researchers are keen on developing a storage system that will face the upcoming energy needs. Supercapacitors, also known as ultracapacitors or electrochemical capacitors, are advanced energy storage devices characterised by high power density and rapid charge–discharge cycles. Unlike traditional batteries, supercapacitors store energy through electrostatic separation, offering quick energy release and prolonged operational life. They hold exceptional performance in various applications, from portable electronics to electric vehicles, where their ability to deliver bursts of energy efficiently complements or replaces conventional energy storage solutions. Ongoing research focuses on enhancing energy density and overall efficiency, positioning supercapacitors as pivotal components in the evolving landscape of energy storage technologies. A novel electrode material of NiO/CuO/Co3O4/rGO was synthesized which when used as a supercapacitor, the highest value of CS is 873.14 F/g which is achieved for a current density of 1 A/g under with an energy density of 190 Wh/kg and the highest power density of 2.5 kW/kg along with 87.3% retention after 5000 GCD cycles under 1 M KOH.

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  1. Department of Physics, Loyola College (Autonomous), Affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600034, India

    Joselene Suzan Jennifer Patrick, Muthupandi Sankar, Madhavan Joseph & Victor Antony Raj Moses

  2. Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, Loyola College (Autonomous), Affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600034, India

    Joselene Suzan Jennifer Patrick & Victor Antony Raj Moses

  3. Department of Physics, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, 600123, India

    Niranjana Subrayapillai Ramakrishna

  4. Department of Biotechnology, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Chennai Campus, Paiyanur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Shanmuga Sundar Saravanabhavan

  5. Amrita School of Artificial Intelligence, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641112, India

    Muthukrishnaraj Appusamy

  6. Department of Chemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India

    Manikandan Ayyar

  7. Centre for Material Chemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India

    Manikandan Ayyar

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Patrick, J.S.J., Subrayapillai Ramakrishna, N., Sankar, M. et al. Examination of hybrid electrode material for energy storage device supercapacitor under various electrolytes. Carbon Lett. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42823-024-00713-5

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