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Outstanding specific capacitance of air plasma exposed MgCoSiO4 cathode in the rechargeable magnesium batteries

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Magnesium batteries provide a promising alternative to traditional energy storage solutions due to their impressive energy density, potential safety features, and cost-effectiveness, making them highly suitable for large-scale applications. The solid state synthesis of MgCoSiO4 is reported in this work. The produced magnesium cobalt silicate nanoparticles are treated with 450 V of DC glow discharge plasma for 15 min of exposure time. The novel aspect of the MgCoSiO4 material generated in a solid state is highlighted in this research work. This material underwent plasma treatment, which changed its surface and improved its performance. Through testing and investigation, these modifications resulted in increased conductivity and overall electrode material efficiency, demonstrating the substantial influence of the treatment material functionality. It enhances the electrochemical characteristics by altering the surface energies, adhesion, and wettability. Thus the as prepared sample was made as the electrode material for further investigation. The sample’s structural, morphological, and chemical makeup was examined using XRD, FTIR, FESEM and wettability. Owning to the exclusive sponge-like morphology and more porous air plasma treated MgCoSiO4 electrode displays higher specific capacitance of 1232 F/g than the pure 296 F/g which can also exhibit 89% of capacitance retention after 6000 cycles. These results suggests that the MgCoSiO4 electrode material treated with air plasma is appropriate for use in energy storage applications.

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Abbreviations

MgCoSiO4 :

Magnesium cobalt silicate

DC:

Direct current

XRD:

X-Ray diffraction

FTIR:

Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy

FESEM:

Field emission scanning electron microscope

EDAX:

Energy dispersive X-Ray analysis

F/g:

Farad per gram

Mg:

Magnesium

Li:

Lithium

Na:

Sodium

K:

Kelvin

SiO:

Silicon oxide

SHE:

Standard hydrogen electrode

mAH/g:

Milli amps hour per gram

Mg2So4 :

Magnesium sulfate

MgO:

Magnesium oxide

Co3O4 :

Cobalt oxide

SiO2 :

Silicon dioxide

PVDF:

Polyvinidene difluroide

NMP:

N-Methyl2-pyrolidine

Ag:

Silver

AgCl:

Silver chloride

CV:

Cyclic voltammetry

EIS:

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

GCD:

Galvanostatic charge discharge

FWHM:

Full width half maximum

Co:

Cobalt

Si:

Silicon

KOH:

Potassium hydroxide

NaOH:

Sodium hydroxide

Rs:

Polarization resistance

Rct:

Charge transfer resistance

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Fennila, T.J., Vijayalakshmi, K.A. Outstanding specific capacitance of air plasma exposed MgCoSiO4 cathode in the rechargeable magnesium batteries. Appl. Phys. A 130, 392 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-024-07551-2

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