Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application

This study reports the synthesis of a nanohybrid material composed of poly(2-methylaniline) (P(2MA)) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) as electrodes for supercapacitors using a simple and cost-effective method. Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the samples. The results revealed that...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Ashour M., Essam Doaa, Kabatas Mohamed A. Basyooni-M., Abdel-Khaliek Ahmed A., Shaban Mohamed, Aljaafreh Mamduh J., Rabia Mohamed
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Published: De Gruyter 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2025-0189
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author Ahmed Ashour M.
Essam Doaa
Kabatas Mohamed A. Basyooni-M.
Abdel-Khaliek Ahmed A.
Shaban Mohamed
Aljaafreh Mamduh J.
Rabia Mohamed
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Essam Doaa
Kabatas Mohamed A. Basyooni-M.
Abdel-Khaliek Ahmed A.
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Rabia Mohamed
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description This study reports the synthesis of a nanohybrid material composed of poly(2-methylaniline) (P(2MA)) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) as electrodes for supercapacitors using a simple and cost-effective method. Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the samples. The results revealed that the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid exhibits nanofiber structures, while pure P(2MA) displays a porous hollow sphere morphology. Furthermore, the analysis confirmed the effective dispersion of Fe2O3 nanoparticles within the polymer matrix. The electrochemical properties of the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid were found to surpass those of pure P(2MA) in both NaCl and HCl electrolytes. Notably, the nanohybrid demonstrated longer discharge times and higher oxidation/reduction currents in HCl than NaCl. The gravimetric and areal capacitances were measured at 998.4 F g−1 and 1497.6 mF cm−2 in 0.5 M HCl at a current density of 0.6 A g−1. Furthermore, the nanohybrid retained 99.9% of its initial specific capacitance after 2,000 cycles. These findings underscore the significant potential of the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid as a high-performance supercapacitor electrode for energy storage applications.
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spelling doaj-art-009d78552e7b4fd5867a1461a4a8a3e02025-08-20T03:08:35ZengDe GruyterNanotechnology Reviews2191-90972025-07-011411081991010.1515/ntrev-2025-0189Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor applicationAhmed Ashour M.0Essam Doaa1Kabatas Mohamed A. Basyooni-M.2Abdel-Khaliek Ahmed A.3Shaban Mohamed4Aljaafreh Mamduh J.5Rabia Mohamed6Physics Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623, Saudi ArabiaPhysical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, EgyptDepartment of Precision and Microsystems Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, NetherlandsPhysical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, EgyptPhysics Department, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah, Saudi ArabiaPhysics Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623, Saudi ArabiaNanomaterials Science Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62521, EgyptThis study reports the synthesis of a nanohybrid material composed of poly(2-methylaniline) (P(2MA)) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) as electrodes for supercapacitors using a simple and cost-effective method. Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the samples. The results revealed that the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid exhibits nanofiber structures, while pure P(2MA) displays a porous hollow sphere morphology. Furthermore, the analysis confirmed the effective dispersion of Fe2O3 nanoparticles within the polymer matrix. The electrochemical properties of the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid were found to surpass those of pure P(2MA) in both NaCl and HCl electrolytes. Notably, the nanohybrid demonstrated longer discharge times and higher oxidation/reduction currents in HCl than NaCl. The gravimetric and areal capacitances were measured at 998.4 F g−1 and 1497.6 mF cm−2 in 0.5 M HCl at a current density of 0.6 A g−1. Furthermore, the nanohybrid retained 99.9% of its initial specific capacitance after 2,000 cycles. These findings underscore the significant potential of the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid as a high-performance supercapacitor electrode for energy storage applications.https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2025-0189poly(2-methylaniline)fe2o3 fe2o3/p(2ma) nanohybridsupercapacitorelectrolytespecific capacitance
spellingShingle Ahmed Ashour M.
Essam Doaa
Kabatas Mohamed A. Basyooni-M.
Abdel-Khaliek Ahmed A.
Shaban Mohamed
Aljaafreh Mamduh J.
Rabia Mohamed
Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
Nanotechnology Reviews
poly(2-methylaniline)
fe2o3
fe2o3/p(2ma) nanohybrid
supercapacitor
electrolyte
specific capacitance
title Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
title_full Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
title_fullStr Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
title_short Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
title_sort synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide poly 2 methylaniline nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
topic poly(2-methylaniline)
fe2o3
fe2o3/p(2ma) nanohybrid
supercapacitor
electrolyte
specific capacitance
url https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2025-0189
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