2D Ti3C2@MoO3 composite as an efficient anode material for high-performance supercapacitors

In this paper, we propose a strategy to synthesize a composite electrode comprised of 2D Ti3C2 nanosheets and 1D MoO3 nanobelts by hydrothermal method of synthesis. Ti3C2@MoO3 composite with unique 2D/1D structure possesses the advantage of excellent electrical conductivity, active sites as well as high charge transfer efficiency. As a result, the Ti3C2@MoO3 composite electrode exhibits a high specific capacitance of 624 Fg(-1) at 1 Ag-1 as compared to Ti3C2 MXene (321 Fg(-1)) and MoO3 nanobelts (258 Fg(-1)) and an excellent cyclic stability with 83% retention after 10,000 cycles. Overall, the novel Ti3C2@MoO3 composite with excellent energy storage features has potential to be applied commercially as an electrode material for supercapacitors.

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In this paper, a strategy for synthesizing a composite electrode comprised of 2D Ti3C2 nanosheets and 1D MoO3 nanobelts is proposed. The Ti3C2@MoO3 composite electrode shows excellent electrical conductivity, active sites, charge transfer efficiency, high specific capacitance and cyclic stability. It has the potential to be used commercially as an electrode material for supercapacitors.