Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applications

Abstract In this article, we have investigated the impact of various aqueous electrolytes on the electrochemical performance of Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 (MXene-BFO) nanocomposites for energy storage applications. Structural and morphological characterizations were performed utilizing X-ray diffraction (XRD),...

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Main Authors: Sana Zainab, Saif Ullah Awan, Danish Hussain, Syed Rizwan, Taosif Iqbal, Sajal Fraz
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
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author Sana Zainab
Saif Ullah Awan
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description Abstract In this article, we have investigated the impact of various aqueous electrolytes on the electrochemical performance of Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 (MXene-BFO) nanocomposites for energy storage applications. Structural and morphological characterizations were performed utilizing X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The study focused on four electrolytes: NaOH, Na2SO4, MgSO4, and LiCl, exploring their interactions with the MXene-BFO nanocomposites system. Electrochemical analyses, including cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) tests, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), were conducted to evaluate specific capacitance, potential windows, and impedance characteristics. Notably, the nanocomposite demonstrated optimal pseudocapacitive performance in 1 M NaOH, exhibiting a specific capacitance of 532 F/g at a scan rate of 2 mV/sec, and achieved an energy density of 53.8 Wh/kg and a power density of 1.62 kW/kg at a current density of 1 A/g. This electrolyte also displayed low electrolyte resistance (2.9 Ω) and favorable charge transfer resistance (1.5 Ω), with significant coulombic efficiency over 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. These findings underscore the potential of 1 M NaOH as a highly effective electrolyte for enhancing the performance of MXene-BFO nanocomposites-based supercapacitors, offering substantial insights into the optimization of electrode-electrolyte interactions in advanced energy storage systems.
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spelling doaj-art-e9e3c92f7c634cffaf8416a8e6541b502025-08-20T03:45:19ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111610.1038/s41598-025-90171-4Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applicationsSana Zainab0Saif Ullah Awan1Danish Hussain2Syed Rizwan3Taosif Iqbal4Sajal Fraz5Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)Department of Mechatronics Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)Physics Characterization and Simulation Lab (PCSL), Department of Physics & Astronomy, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)Abstract In this article, we have investigated the impact of various aqueous electrolytes on the electrochemical performance of Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 (MXene-BFO) nanocomposites for energy storage applications. Structural and morphological characterizations were performed utilizing X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The study focused on four electrolytes: NaOH, Na2SO4, MgSO4, and LiCl, exploring their interactions with the MXene-BFO nanocomposites system. Electrochemical analyses, including cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) tests, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), were conducted to evaluate specific capacitance, potential windows, and impedance characteristics. Notably, the nanocomposite demonstrated optimal pseudocapacitive performance in 1 M NaOH, exhibiting a specific capacitance of 532 F/g at a scan rate of 2 mV/sec, and achieved an energy density of 53.8 Wh/kg and a power density of 1.62 kW/kg at a current density of 1 A/g. This electrolyte also displayed low electrolyte resistance (2.9 Ω) and favorable charge transfer resistance (1.5 Ω), with significant coulombic efficiency over 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. These findings underscore the potential of 1 M NaOH as a highly effective electrolyte for enhancing the performance of MXene-BFO nanocomposites-based supercapacitors, offering substantial insights into the optimization of electrode-electrolyte interactions in advanced energy storage systems.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90171-4MXene-BFO nanocompositesElectrolytesPseudocapacitorEnergy storage
spellingShingle Sana Zainab
Saif Ullah Awan
Danish Hussain
Syed Rizwan
Taosif Iqbal
Sajal Fraz
Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applications
Scientific Reports
MXene-BFO nanocomposites
Electrolytes
Pseudocapacitor
Energy storage
title Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applications
title_full Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applications
title_fullStr Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applications
title_full_unstemmed Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applications
title_short Exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2-dimensional Ti3C2Tx-BiFeO3 nanocomposites electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors applications
title_sort exploring electrolyte specific effects on multisheets 2 dimensional ti3c2tx bifeo3 nanocomposites electrodes for high performance supercapacitors applications
topic MXene-BFO nanocomposites
Electrolytes
Pseudocapacitor
Energy storage
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90171-4
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