Issue 21, 2016

Metal–organic-framework-derived ZnO@C@NiCo2O4 core–shell structures as an advanced electrode for high-performance supercapacitors

Abstract

Tremendous attention has been paid to the rational design and synthesis of unique core–shell nanostructures for high-performance supercapacitors. In this work, unique core–shell ZnO@C@NiCo2O4 nanorod sheet arrays (NRSAs) on a carbon cloth substrate were synthesized through a facile hydrothermal and electrodeposition method. Benefiting from the introduction of carbon derived from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and the core–shell structure, the hybrid electrode exhibited a significantly enhanced electrochemical performance compared to ZnO@NiCo2O4 nanorod sheet arrays (NRSAs) without a carbon matrix. The ZnO@C@NiCo2O4 NRSA electrode delivered a high areal capacitance (3.18 F cm−2 at 6 mA cm−2) (2650 F g−1 at 5 A g−1), good rate capability and cycling stability (76% capacitance retention after 4000 cycles at a high current density of 10 mA cm−2). With excellent electrochemical performance and a facile and cost-effective synthesis, such ZnO@C@NiCo2O4 NRSA electrodes hold great promise for high-performance supercapacitor applications in future.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic-framework-derived ZnO@C@NiCo2O4 core–shell structures as an advanced electrode for high-performance supercapacitors

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
19 Feb 2016
Accepted
19 Apr 2016
First published
19 Apr 2016

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 8233-8241

Metal–organic-framework-derived ZnO@C@NiCo2O4 core–shell structures as an advanced electrode for high-performance supercapacitors

W. Zeng, L. Wang, H. Shi, G. Zhang, K. Zhang, H. Zhang, F. Gong, T. Wang and H. Duan, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016, 4, 8233 DOI: 10.1039/C6TA01510G

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