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Exploring the electrochemical performance of nickel-zinc ferrite nanoparticles for supercapacitor applications

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In this research, nickel-zinc (Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4) nanoparticles of ferrite are tested to see whether they can function as electrodes in supercapacitors. The synthesized nanoparticles have been found to have a single-phase face-centered cubic structure, according to structural, morphological, and compositional analyses. The nanoparticles are confirmed to be in their typical structure since Fourier transform infrared examination shows that they contain no organic components. Analyses of the material's surface and magnetic properties suggest that it has superparamagnetic properties and a particular surface area of 42.26 m2 g−1, both of which are essential for improving energy storage efficiency. Reversible and steady redox behavior may be shown in cyclic voltammetry investigations as confirmed from the well-developed curve. Rapid charge–discharge response, potential plateaus, with overall stability indicate that these nanoparticles are well-suited for high-rate applications. The effect of the applied current density upon charge storage capacity is highlighted by a specific capacitance study showing an inverse connection between current density with capacitance. Analyzing the impedance and the Nyquist plot may provide light on the kinetics of charge transfer and the capacitive behavior. These results show that nickel-zinc ferrite nanoparticles may function well as supercapacitor electrodes. For the sake of designing and optimizing supercapacitors to satisfy future energy needs, this work adds to our knowledge of their electrochemical characteristics and energy storage capacity.

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Acknowledgements

Author Dr. Prashant B. Kharat acknowledges the assistance and characterization facilities of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Formerly known as Aurangabad), Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University in Jalgaon, as well as the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. I'm grateful for the financial assistance from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University's Research Project File No. SGBAU/7-D/DPP-RGSTC-23/2022 under the Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission's university system.

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  2. School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA

    Sandeep B. Somvanshi

  3. College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

    Elmuez A. Dawi

  4. Department of Chemistry, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati, Maharashtra, 444603, India

    Anuja M. Mopari & Nitin H. Bansod

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PBK: conceived and designed the research study, performed the experiments, analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript. SBS: contributed to the supervision, experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. EAD, AMM and NHB: assisted in data collection, interpretation, and critical revision of the manuscript.

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Kharat, P.B., Somvanshi, S.B., Dawi, E.A. et al. Exploring the electrochemical performance of nickel-zinc ferrite nanoparticles for supercapacitor applications. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 35, 606 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-12360-7

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