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Facile synthesis of ZnS/MnS nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications

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In this study, we have reported a facile fabrication of pristine zinc sulfide (ZnS), manganese sulfide (MnS), and ZnS/MnS nanocomposites (NCs) via cost-effective chemical precipitation method for electrochemical supercapacitor applications. The XRD, HR-TEM, and XPS analyses confirm the formation of ZnS/MnS NCs in the synthesized product. The electrochemical properties of ZnS/MnS NC electrode showed high specific capacitance of 884 F g−1 at a scan rate of 2 mV s−1. Besides, we have fabricated a symmetric supercapacitor using ZnS/MnS NCsǁZnS/MnS NCs which exhibited a maximum energy density of 91 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 7.78 kW kg−1 with stable capacitance retention after 5000 cycles. Thus, the synergetic effect generated from the wurtzite-type hexagonal structure of ZnS/MnS leads to superior electron/ion transfer resulting in the enhanced electrochemical performance of the ZnS/MnS NCs which might be an ideal choice for cost-effective, high-performance supercapacitor applications.

ZnS/MnS NC electrodes for supercapacitor application

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Acknowledgements

This research was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education (NRF-2017R1D1A1B03030456). Also, Brazilian author acknowledges the financial support of agencies CNPq (304531/2013-8), CAPES, and FAPEPI.

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    N. Sabari Arul & Jeong In Han

  2. CCN-DQ-GERATEC, Universidade Estadual do Piauí, Rua:João Cabral, N. 2231, P.O. Box 381, Teresina, PI, CEP: 64002-150, Brazil

    L. S. Cavalcante

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Arul, N.S., Cavalcante, L.S. & In Han, J. Facile synthesis of ZnS/MnS nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications. J Solid State Electrochem 22, 303–313 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-017-3782-1

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