A Fast Proton-Induced Pseudocapacitive Supercapacitor with High Energy and Power Density

Electrochemical proton storage provides high energy, fast kinetics, safety, and environmental friendliness for grid-scale energy storage. However, the development of pseudocapacitive proton supercapacitors with fast chargeability and high stability is still challenging because of the unclear electrochemical reaction mechanism and unsuitable construction strategy. Here it is shown that a multi-metallic Prussian blue analog-Cu0.82Co0.18HCF, which possesses enhanced electronic structure and ion transport path-can intercalate/de-intercalate large amounts of proton at high rates. Ion-induced transformation of magnetism, fast solid-state proton transport, and reversible insertion/de-insertion of protons lead to extremely excellent rate capacities and cycling stability for proton storage. An asymmetric pseudocapacitive proton supercapacitor (Cu0.82Co0.18HCF//WO3 center dot nH(2)O) is fabricated with a voltage window of 1.7 V, delivering a maximum energy density of 35 Wh kg(-1) and an energy density of 22 Wh kg(-1) at a high power density of 26 kW kg(-1). Combining systematical material design and mechanism study, this work not only broadens the preparation of electrode materials but also brings light to the construction of high-performance devices for efficient proton storage.

Automated summary

This study demonstrates a new multi-metallic Prussian blue analog compound capable of efficiently storing protons, and successfully fabricates an asymmetric pseudocapacitive proton supercapacitor with high energy density and cycling stability through systematic material design and mechanism study.