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Electrochemical performance of hybrid spinel ferrite/carbon (NiFe2O4/C) nanocomposite derived from metal organic frameworks (MOF) as electrode material for supercapacitor application

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Ferrite/carbon (NiFe2O4/C) nanocomposite derived from metal–organic frameworks (MOF) has been evaluated as electrode material for supercapacitors. The ferrite/carbon hybrid has synthesized via one-step solvothermal method followed by heat treatment. The thermal treatment of the MOF has been conducted under different environments (N2 and air) at various temperatures, resulting in the formation of a porous diamond-shaped ferrite/carbon nanocomposite. Notably, the material subjected to pyrolysis at 500 °C in an N2 environment exhibits remarkable enhancements in its properties, showcasing the highest specific capacitance of 85.5 F g−1 at a current density of 0.25 A g−1. This excellent specific capacitance is attributed to surface redox reactions that take place due to the material’s large active surface area. Asymmetric supercapacitor composed of NF500 and activated carbon has shown a high energy density of 69.2 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 180.07 W kg−1. These outstanding electrochemical properties make the synthesized hybrid material a highly promising candidate for various energy storage applications.

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The authors are thankful to CSIR-IMTECH for providing a few characterization facilities. The authors are thankful to the Director, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh for providing full facilities in the lab.

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Gupta, M., Tyagi, S. & Kumari, N. Electrochemical performance of hybrid spinel ferrite/carbon (NiFe2O4/C) nanocomposite derived from metal organic frameworks (MOF) as electrode material for supercapacitor application. J Solid State Electrochem 28, 169–180 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-023-05665-w

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