Construction of CoMo2S4 Nanorods/Nanosheets Electrodes with Enhanced Electrochemical Properties for Asymmetric Pseudocapacitors

The construction of hierarchical nanostructures and the synergistic effect of bimetal compounds provide effective strategies to address the low energy density of supercapacitors. Herein, CoMo2S4 (CMS) nanosheets anchored on homogeneous nanorods vertically distributed on nickel foam (NF) were fabricated using a two-step hydrothermal method. The hierarchical homostructure CMS materials heavily depend on the vulcanization parameter of the second step synthesis. As an electrode of supercapacitors, CoMo2S4 exhibits a large specific capacity of 1992.85 F g(-1) at 2 mA cm(-2), and specific capacity retention of 106 % through 8000 cycles when sulfurization condition was at 120 degrees C for 6 h (CMS/NF-120). Such excellent performances benefit from hierarchical homostructure, which can provide a large reaction surface area, fast ion/electron diffusion channels and rich active sites. Furthermore, the asymmetric pseudocapacitors device constructed with CMS/NF-120 and active carbon exhibits a maximum energy density of 39.8 Wh kg(-1), and good long-term stability (80.1 % capacitance retention after 10,000 cycles).

Automated summary

Hierarchical nanostructures of CoMo2S4 nanosheets anchored on nickel foam were fabricated and exhibited excellent capacitive performance and stability. The hierarchical homostructure materials provide a large reaction surface area and fast ion/electron diffusion channels.