Partnerzy

Streszczenie:
Conducting polymers are widely explored as supercapacitor electrodes due to their reversible redox activity, electrical conductivity, and mechanical flexibility; however, their long-term cycling stability is often limited by structural degradation caused by repeated ion doping and dedoping. In this study, PPy–WS2 nanocomposites with systematically varied WS2 loadings were synthesized through an in-situ oxidative polymerization approach to elucidate how WS2 content influences morphology, surface chemistry, charge-transfer behaviour, and overall electrochemical performance. Unlike conventional reports that primarily highlight performance metrics of PPy-based hybrids, this work establishes a clear composition–structure–performance relationship and identifies the optimal WS2 fraction required to balance pseudocapacitive activity with mechanical and structural stability. Physicochemical characterization confirmed the successful integration of WS2 within the PPy matrix, forming an interconnected architecture that enhances electroactive-site accessibility and facilitates efficient ion and electron transport. Among the prepared materials, the PPy–20W electrode delivered the highest specific capacitance of 911 F g−1 at 1 mV s−1, along with excellent cycling durability. The improved performance arises from synergistic PPy redox activity, WS2-mediated interfacial charge storage, and enhanced charge-transfer kinetics. An asymmetric supercapacitor assembled using the optimized composite achieved an energy density of 32.5 Wh kg−1 and a power density of 1400 W kg−1, demonstrating the effectiveness of controlled WS2 incorporation for advancing PPy-based supercapacitor electrodes.

Słowa kluczowe:
Polypyrrole, WS2, Dichalcogenide, Supercapacitor

Streszczenie:
The rising demand for durable, high-power energy storage devices has driven the advancement of innovative electrode materials for modern supercapacitors. In this regard, microwave-assisted synthesis has emerged as a fast and energy-saving approach for producing nanocomposites with superior electrochemical features. In this work, Ce(OH)3-x wt%rGO (x = 5, 10, and 15) nanocomposites were prepared through a simple microwave-assisted route to enhance electrochemical efficiency in supercapacitor systems. Structural and morphological characterizations using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis confirm the effective incorporation of Ce(OH)3 with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets, resulting in improved crystallinity, abundant defect sites, and larger surface area. Electrochemical testing in a three-electrode setup shows that the optimized CeG-10 electrode delivers a specific capacitance of 1229 F/g at 1 A/g, with strong rate capability and minimal internal resistance. Long-term cycling experiments demonstrate 92% capacitance retention after 10000 charge–discharge cycles, confirming excellent structural and electrochemical durability. Moreover, the fabricated supercapacitor device achieves an energy density of 49.46 Wh/kg at a power density of 1400 W/kg. These findings emphasize the promising potential of microwave-assisted Ce(OH)3-rGO nanocomposites as efficient electrode materials for next-generation energy storage technologies.