The effects of magnetic fields on electrochemical processes have made a great impact on both theoretical and practical significances in im- proving capacitor performance. In this study, active carbon/Fe304-NPs nanocom...The effects of magnetic fields on electrochemical processes have made a great impact on both theoretical and practical significances in im- proving capacitor performance. In this study, active carbon/Fe304-NPs nanocomposites (AC/Fe304-NPs) were synthesized using a facile hy- drothermal method and ultrasonic technique. Transmission electron micrographs (TEM) showed that Fe304 nanoparticles (Fe304-NPs) grew along the edge of AC. AC/Fe304-NPs nanocomposites were further used as an electrochemical electrode, and its electrochemical performance was tested under magnetization and non-magnetization conditions, respectively, in a three-electrode electrochemical device. Micro-magnetic field could improve the electric double-layer capacitance, reduce the charge transfer resistance, and enhance the discharge performance. The capacitance enhancement of magnetized electrode was increased by 33.1% at the current density of 1 A/g, and the energy density was improved to 15.97 Wh/kg, due to the addition of magnetic particles.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21376034 and 21373025)
文摘The effects of magnetic fields on electrochemical processes have made a great impact on both theoretical and practical significances in im- proving capacitor performance. In this study, active carbon/Fe304-NPs nanocomposites (AC/Fe304-NPs) were synthesized using a facile hy- drothermal method and ultrasonic technique. Transmission electron micrographs (TEM) showed that Fe304 nanoparticles (Fe304-NPs) grew along the edge of AC. AC/Fe304-NPs nanocomposites were further used as an electrochemical electrode, and its electrochemical performance was tested under magnetization and non-magnetization conditions, respectively, in a three-electrode electrochemical device. Micro-magnetic field could improve the electric double-layer capacitance, reduce the charge transfer resistance, and enhance the discharge performance. The capacitance enhancement of magnetized electrode was increased by 33.1% at the current density of 1 A/g, and the energy density was improved to 15.97 Wh/kg, due to the addition of magnetic particles.