Utilization of NiO-rGO Nanoarchitectures-Based Composite Electrodes for High-Performance Electrochemical Applications

Abstract

The urge to transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy solutions has driven the exploration of advanced energy conversion and storage technologies. In this context, supercapacitors have garnered substantial interest for their high cyclic life span and power density. This study presents the facile synthesis of NiO and NiO/rGO composites (NO-I, NO-II, and NO-III) for battery-type applications, with a focus on their structural, morphological, and electrochemical characterizations. The results indicate the successful fabrication of crystalline materials with notable porosity in NO-III. Electrochemical analysis reveals battery-type behavior, with an inverse relationship between specific capacity (Q) and scan rates. Galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) measurements highlight enhanced charge storage capability, particularly in NO-III. GCD results showed the maximum values for (Q = 288 Cg−1), energy density (E = 36.12 Wh kg−1), and power density (P = 3.06 kW h−1) at 1.7 Ag−1 for NO-III, underscoring its potential for advanced energy storage systems.