Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors

This study presents the synthesis of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microsphere-like structures on nickel foam (NF) substrates for high-performance HSC applications. The Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microspheres were synthesized using a two-step hydrothermal process, yielding well-distributed—al...

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Main Authors: John Anthuvan Rajesh, Sang-Jun Kwon, Ramu Manikandan, Soon-Hyung Kang, Kwang-Soon Ahn
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description This study presents the synthesis of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microsphere-like structures on nickel foam (NF) substrates for high-performance HSC applications. The Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microspheres were synthesized using a two-step hydrothermal process, yielding well-distributed—albeit non-uniform—structures on the NF substrate. The electrochemical performance of the Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF electrode, evaluated in a three-electrode system, demonstrated remarkable characteristics, including a high specific capacity of 719 C g<sup>−</sup>¹ at 1 A g⁻¹ and outstanding long-term cycling stability, with 87.1% capacity retention over 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. To assess the practical applicability of the Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF electrode, a hybrid supercapacitor device was assembled using activated carbon (AC) as the negative electrode and Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF as the positive electrode. The Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF//AC HSC device exhibited remarkable electrochemical performance, achieving a high energy density of 66.6 Wh kg⁻¹ at a power density of 849.3 W kg⁻¹. It also maintained excellent cycling stability over 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. These findings highlight the significant potential of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microsphere-like structures as high-performance electrode materials for hybrid supercapacitors, paving the way for developing efficient energy storage technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-55b31d93c6ae41ba9ae0e65ca7a868162025-08-20T03:43:36ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522025-02-0115321710.3390/cryst15030217Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid SupercapacitorsJohn Anthuvan Rajesh0Sang-Jun Kwon1Ramu Manikandan2Soon-Hyung Kang3Kwang-Soon Ahn4School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of KoreaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Chemistry Education, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of KoreaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of KoreaThis study presents the synthesis of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microsphere-like structures on nickel foam (NF) substrates for high-performance HSC applications. The Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microspheres were synthesized using a two-step hydrothermal process, yielding well-distributed—albeit non-uniform—structures on the NF substrate. The electrochemical performance of the Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF electrode, evaluated in a three-electrode system, demonstrated remarkable characteristics, including a high specific capacity of 719 C g<sup>−</sup>¹ at 1 A g⁻¹ and outstanding long-term cycling stability, with 87.1% capacity retention over 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. To assess the practical applicability of the Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF electrode, a hybrid supercapacitor device was assembled using activated carbon (AC) as the negative electrode and Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF as the positive electrode. The Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se/NF//AC HSC device exhibited remarkable electrochemical performance, achieving a high energy density of 66.6 Wh kg⁻¹ at a power density of 849.3 W kg⁻¹. It also maintained excellent cycling stability over 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. These findings highlight the significant potential of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microsphere-like structures as high-performance electrode materials for hybrid supercapacitors, paving the way for developing efficient energy storage technologies.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/217Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microsphereshydrothermalhybrid supercapacitorhigh energy density
spellingShingle John Anthuvan Rajesh
Sang-Jun Kwon
Ramu Manikandan
Soon-Hyung Kang
Kwang-Soon Ahn
Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors
Crystals
Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microspheres
hydrothermal
hybrid supercapacitor
high energy density
title Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors
title_full Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors
title_fullStr Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors
title_full_unstemmed Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors
title_short Design of Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se Microsphere-like Architectures for High-Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors
title_sort design of co sub 0 85 sub se microsphere like architectures for high performance hybrid supercapacitors
topic Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se microspheres
hydrothermal
hybrid supercapacitor
high energy density
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/217
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