Unraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance
Abstract The rising population and increased energy consumption drive contemporary researchers to develop highly efficient electrode materials for high-power energy storage devices. Herein, copper-doped tungsten oxide (Cu-WO3) and compositing MXene (Cu-WO3/MXene) in different concentrations have gar...
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| author | T. Jaqulin Jenila W. Trinisha Infancy R. Rathikha P. Annie Vinosha Manikandan Ayyar S. Ramasamy S. Maruthasalamoorthy R. Navamathavan Belina Xavier Abdullah M. S. Alhuthali Hala M. Abo-Dief Magda H. Abdellattif R. Balachandran M. Khalid Hossain |
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| description | Abstract The rising population and increased energy consumption drive contemporary researchers to develop highly efficient electrode materials for high-power energy storage devices. Herein, copper-doped tungsten oxide (Cu-WO3) and compositing MXene (Cu-WO3/MXene) in different concentrations have garnered substantial interest for their usage as an electrode material owing to their impressive energy-storing capacity, including high metallic conductivity, hydrophilic nature, and exceptional electrochemical performance due to their active surface chemistry. In the present work, we employ a facile co-precipitation technique to fabricate WO3 and Cu-WO3 (Cu x% = 5 at%, 10 at%, and 15 at%). Furthermore, we synthesized a synergistic 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene nanocomposite by integrating Cu-WO3 and MXene via sonication. The synthesized sample’s structure, functional, morphology, chemical composition, and electrochemical properties were examined through various techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM). The X-ray diffraction analyses corroborated the monoclinic state of WO3 along with the substitutional inclusion of Cu in the WO3 lattice integrated with MXene. Utilizing a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), the surface morphological analysis revealed the formation of Cu-WO3 nanospheres embedded in MXene sheets. Furthermore, according to results obtained from electrochemical analysis profiles, at 1 mA, 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene displayed a greater specific capacitance of 692.4 F/g in comparison to other electrode materials via a three-electrode system, which is due to the synergistic impact of the Cu-WO3 as well as the conductive properties of MXene sheets. Also, the electrode demonstrated excellent cycling stability, retaining 89% of its initial capacitance over 5000 charge-discharge cycles. The Ragone plot revealed an energy density of 70.10 Wh/kg at a power density of 809.8 W/kg. B-value analysis and scan rate-dependent CV confirmed the contribution of both surface-controlled and diffusion-controlled charge storage mechanisms. Likewise, in contrast to all other synthesized materials, 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene revealed a lesser solution resistance and charge transfer resistance. In accordance with the results, the 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene nanocomposite is an extremely efficient capacitive material that can enhance electrochemical performance in energy storage applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-40e7d4640b7e4b578a6bf7d21abedabb2025-08-20T03:05:27ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115112610.1038/s41598-025-10174-zUnraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performanceT. Jaqulin Jenila0W. Trinisha Infancy1R. Rathikha2P. Annie Vinosha3Manikandan Ayyar4S. Ramasamy5S. Maruthasalamoorthy6R. Navamathavan7Belina Xavier8Abdullah M. S. Alhuthali9Hala M. Abo-Dief10Magda H. Abdellattif11R. Balachandran12M. Khalid Hossain13Department of Physics, Presidency College (Autonomous), Affiliated to the University of MadrasDepartment of Physics, Presidency College (Autonomous), Affiliated to the University of MadrasDepartment of Physics, Presidency College (Autonomous), Affiliated to the University of MadrasDepartment of Physics, Stella Maris College, Affiliated to the University of MadrasDepartment of Chemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher EducationCenter of Excellence in Advanced Materials and Green Technologies, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore campus)Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) ChennaiDepartment of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) ChennaiDepartment of Physics, Stella Maris College, Affiliated to the University of MadrasDepartment of Physics, College of Sciences, Taif UniversityDepartment of Science and Technology, University College-Ranyah, Taif UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, University College of Taraba, Taif UniversityDepartment of ECE, College of Electrical Engineering and Computing, Adama Science and Technology UniversityInstitute of Electronics, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy CommissionAbstract The rising population and increased energy consumption drive contemporary researchers to develop highly efficient electrode materials for high-power energy storage devices. Herein, copper-doped tungsten oxide (Cu-WO3) and compositing MXene (Cu-WO3/MXene) in different concentrations have garnered substantial interest for their usage as an electrode material owing to their impressive energy-storing capacity, including high metallic conductivity, hydrophilic nature, and exceptional electrochemical performance due to their active surface chemistry. In the present work, we employ a facile co-precipitation technique to fabricate WO3 and Cu-WO3 (Cu x% = 5 at%, 10 at%, and 15 at%). Furthermore, we synthesized a synergistic 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene nanocomposite by integrating Cu-WO3 and MXene via sonication. The synthesized sample’s structure, functional, morphology, chemical composition, and electrochemical properties were examined through various techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM). The X-ray diffraction analyses corroborated the monoclinic state of WO3 along with the substitutional inclusion of Cu in the WO3 lattice integrated with MXene. Utilizing a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), the surface morphological analysis revealed the formation of Cu-WO3 nanospheres embedded in MXene sheets. Furthermore, according to results obtained from electrochemical analysis profiles, at 1 mA, 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene displayed a greater specific capacitance of 692.4 F/g in comparison to other electrode materials via a three-electrode system, which is due to the synergistic impact of the Cu-WO3 as well as the conductive properties of MXene sheets. Also, the electrode demonstrated excellent cycling stability, retaining 89% of its initial capacitance over 5000 charge-discharge cycles. The Ragone plot revealed an energy density of 70.10 Wh/kg at a power density of 809.8 W/kg. B-value analysis and scan rate-dependent CV confirmed the contribution of both surface-controlled and diffusion-controlled charge storage mechanisms. Likewise, in contrast to all other synthesized materials, 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene revealed a lesser solution resistance and charge transfer resistance. In accordance with the results, the 15 at% Cu-WO3/MXene nanocomposite is an extremely efficient capacitive material that can enhance electrochemical performance in energy storage applications.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10174-zCopper-doped tungsten oxide (Cu-WO3)Ti3C2Tx MXeneCo-precipitationElectrochemical performanceSpecific capacitanceEnergy storage |
| spellingShingle | T. Jaqulin Jenila W. Trinisha Infancy R. Rathikha P. Annie Vinosha Manikandan Ayyar S. Ramasamy S. Maruthasalamoorthy R. Navamathavan Belina Xavier Abdullah M. S. Alhuthali Hala M. Abo-Dief Magda H. Abdellattif R. Balachandran M. Khalid Hossain Unraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance Scientific Reports Copper-doped tungsten oxide (Cu-WO3) Ti3C2Tx MXene Co-precipitation Electrochemical performance Specific capacitance Energy storage |
| title | Unraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance |
| title_full | Unraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance |
| title_fullStr | Unraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance |
| title_short | Unraveling the role of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) integrated Cu-doped WO3 nanocomposites via co-precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance |
| title_sort | unraveling the role of mxene ti3c2tx integrated cu doped wo3 nanocomposites via co precipitation technique for enhanced supercapacitor performance |
| topic | Copper-doped tungsten oxide (Cu-WO3) Ti3C2Tx MXene Co-precipitation Electrochemical performance Specific capacitance Energy storage |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10174-z |
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