Performance Optimization of Supercapbattery with Porous Modification on Silicon as Anode and Cathode Based on Al₂O₃/CuCrO₂

Abstract

The development of the supercapbattery has become the focus of energy storage research due to their potential to increase energy and power density. This research is focused on developing a modification of silicon (Si) porous as an anode with Al2O3/CuCrO2/AC composite as a cathode of supercapacitor. These electrodes were synthesized using LA133 binder with deionized water as solvent. The supercapacitor electrode uses an aluminum foil substrate, while the Si electrode uses a cupper foil substrate. The structural and morphological characterization of the electrodes were identified through XRD, FTIR, and SEM tests, while the electrochemical performance characterization using Galvanostatic Charge-Discharge (GCD) instruments. The results of XRD data analysis of thin film electrodes of supercapacitor showed diffraction peaks which indicated the phases Al2O3/CuCrO2/AC and Si porous. The absorption functional groups of Al2O3/CuCrO2/AC and Si porous were identified through FTIR characterization. The results of SEM showed the addition of CuCrO2 and structure modification of silicon into porous caused increasing value of porosity. The electrochemical performance of the optimum point at Al2O3/CuCrO2/AC condition, showing a specific capacitance of 50.3 F/g, an energy density of 36.499 Wh/kg, and a power density of 433.6 W/kg. The combination of Al2O3/CuCrO2/AC//Si Porous 16 for supercapbattery devices shows performance with a specific capacitance of 14.4 F/g, an energy density of 6.1 Wh/kg, and a power density of 33.6 W/kg. These results indicate an increase in electrochemical performance compared with Si anodes without modification.