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CeO2-PANI-HCl and CeO2-PANI-PTSA composites: synthesis, characterization, and utilization as supercapacitor electrode materials

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The excellent cyclic efficiency, superior reversible charge/discharge rate, and high specific power density have made supercapacitors an important class of energy storage systems in recent time. In this study, two nano-ceria-based composites were developed to use as electrode materials in supercapacitor applications. The composites were synthesized by combining ceria with conductive polyaniline (PANI) and doped with HCl and p-toluene sulfonic acid (PTSA). The materials were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, and XPS techniques. Electrochemical studies were performed by cyclic voltammetry, galvanometric charge-discharge, and AC impedance spectroscopy. The CeO2-PANI doped with HCl and PTSA composites displayed ideal supercapacitor behavior showing higher capacitances up to 504 F g−1 and 454 F g−1, respectively, at current density of 1 A g−1 in comparison with pristine ceria (109 F g−1). Both the composites exhibited excellent specific energy (up to 100.8 W h kg−1) as well as outstanding specific power (up to 830 W kg−1). These findings support the possibility of these composites for practical applicability as electrode materials in energy storage devices.

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RB is thankful to MHRD, India, for providing fellowship under TEQIP-III scheme. Authors are also grateful to CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, and Gauhati University for the sophisticated analytical facilities.

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  1. Department of Applied Sciences (Chemical Science Division), Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India

    Rajashree Bortamuly & Pranjal Saikia

  2. Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India

    Gayatri Konwar & Debajyoti Mahanta

  3. Advanced Materials Group, Materials Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, India

    Purna K. Boruah & Manash R. Das

  4. Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR – NEIST Campus, Jorhat, India

    Purna K. Boruah & Manash R. Das

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Bortamuly, R., Konwar, G., Boruah, P.K. et al. CeO2-PANI-HCl and CeO2-PANI-PTSA composites: synthesis, characterization, and utilization as supercapacitor electrode materials. Ionics 26, 5747–5756 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-020-03690-7

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