Issue 12, 2023

Exploring the feasibility of a two-dimensional layered cobalt-based coordination polymer for supercapacitor applications: effect of electrolytic cations

Abstract

Coordination polymers have attracted much interest in energy-related applications due to their adaptable structures and unique photophysical and chemical properties. In this study, a coordination polymer, Co-CP, was synthesized using a mixed ligand strategy via a slow diffusion technique. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies confirmed the characteristic two-dimensional structure of Co-CP, and plate-like morphology was authenticated through SEM images. Co-CP facilitates ion transport and efficient charge transfer processes, making it an ideal active material for supercapacitor applications. The results from the electrochemical studies demonstrate excellent supercapacitor properties for Co-CP, exhibiting a specific capacitance of 1092 F g−1 at 1.5 A g−1 in 7 M NaOH. Furthermore, the kinetic effect of the electrolyte cation was also investigated in a two-electrode asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) system by preparing three different gels (NaOH-PVA, KOH-PVA, and LiOH-PVA). Similar trends were observed for the ASC device, with the highest energy density of 17 W h Kg−1 at a power density of 1200 W Kg−1 in NaOH-PVA gel. Overall, the results suggest that Co-CP is a promising active material for supercapacitor applications, and the choice of electrolyte cation has a remarkable impact on the electrochemical performance of the device. This study provides valuable insights for the development and optimization of high-performance supercapacitors based on coordination polymers.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the feasibility of a two-dimensional layered cobalt-based coordination polymer for supercapacitor applications: effect of electrolytic cations

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
07 Aug 2023
Accepted
09 Oct 2023
First published
10 Oct 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Energy Adv., 2023,2, 2119-2128

Exploring the feasibility of a two-dimensional layered cobalt-based coordination polymer for supercapacitor applications: effect of electrolytic cations

R. Deka, S. Rathi and S. M. Mobin, Energy Adv., 2023, 2, 2119 DOI: 10.1039/D3YA00378G

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