Bekyarova E., Ramesh P., Jha N., Itkis M.E., Haddon R.C.
Carbon Solutions Inc, US
Keywords: reduced graphite oxide, single-wall carbon nanotubes, supercapacitor, synergistic effect energy density
We report a high energy supercapacitor device that utilizes hybrid carbon electrodes and the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (BMIMBF¬4) as an electrolyte. The hybrid electrodes were prepared from reduced graphite oxide (rGO) and purified single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). A simple casting technique gives a hybrid structure with optimum porosity and functionality that provides high energy and power density. The combination of SWNT and rGO in a weight ratio of 1:1 was found to afford specific capacitance of 222 F/g and energy density of 94 Wh/kg at room temperature.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy (Volume 3)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 647 - 650
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Energy & Sustainability
Topic: Energy Storage
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6276-9