Enhanced capacitive behaviour of graphene nanoplatelets embedded epoxy nanocomposite

For the development of advanced polymer nanocomposite processability, high-quality and cost-efficiency plays a crucial role which combines mechanical robustness with functional electrochemical properties. In this study, we fabricated the epoxy/graphene nanocomposite (EGNC) with different wt% ratio of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). The EGNCs were fabricated through a solution mixing process and used it as an electrode to enhance electrochemical properties. The GNPs and EGNCs characterized using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, ATR FT-IR, and FE-SEM for the structural conformation and surface morphological study. The electrochemical analysis results show significant improvement in the specific capacitance in the EGNC samples as compared to the blank epoxy film. Specific capacitance 17.74 Fg(-1) was recorded at 10 mVs(-1) scan rate in 1.0 M KOH electrolyte solution for the 1.0 wt% EGNC film by cyclic voltammetry analysis. The Galvanostatic charge-discharge and Ragone plots also show mended results by the addition of GNPs.

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In this study, epoxy/graphene nanocomposites (EGNC) were fabricated with different weight percentages of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) to enhance electrochemical properties. Structural and surface morphological studies were conducted using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, ATR FT-IR, and FE-SEM, showing significant improvement in specific capacitance in EGNC samples compared to blank epoxy film. Results from cyclic voltammetry analysis demonstrated a specific capacitance of 17.74 Fg(-1) at 10 mVs(-1) for 1.0 wt% EGNC film in 1.0 M KOH electrolyte solution, with Galvanostatic charge-discharge and Ragone plots showing improved results with the addition of GNPs.