Co-doped amorphous NiMoS4 modified with rGO for high-rate performance and long-cycling stability of hybrid supercapacitors

The electrochemical performance of hybrid capacitors is seriously affected by the slow charging and discharging of the bulk phase. Here, Co-doped amorphous NiMoS4 modified with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was prepared by a simple one-step hydrothermal method, and the obtained Co-doped NiMoS4/rGO nanocomposite (Ni1-xCoxMoS4/rGO) exhibits a high specific surface area, realizing the redox reaction from the bulk to the surface. Owing to the doping of Co with abundant redox active sites and the support of rGO sheets with high conductivity and a stable structure, the Ni1-xCoxMoS4/rGO anode assembled with an oxidized needle coke (NCO) cathode shows an excellent energy density of 28.9 W h kg(-1) at a power density of 968.3 W kg(-1). In addition, the hybrid supercapacitor displays a superior cycling performance with a capacity retention of 92.4% after 10 000 cycles. The construction of the Co-doped NiMoS4/rGO nanocomposite provides an effective strategy to boost the activity and stability of amorphous NiMoS4 for high-performance hybrid supercapacitors.

Automated summary

The electrochemical performance of hybrid capacitors can be improved by doping cobalt and modifying with reduced graphene oxide. The Co-doped NiMoS4/rGO nanocomposite shows a high specific surface area and excellent energy density, as well as superior cycling performance.