Hierarchical Fe_(x)Bi_(2−x)S_(3) solid solutions for boosted supercapacitor performance

For the pursuit of high energy supercapacitors,the development of high performance pseudocapacitance or battery-type negative electrode material is urgently needed to make up for the capacity shortage of commercial electric double layer capacitor(EDLC)type materials.Herein,a porous and defect-rich Fe_(x)Bi_(2-x)S_(3) solid solution structure is firstly constructed by employing Fe-doped Bi_(2)O_(2)CO_(3) porous nanosheets as a precursor,which presents dramatically increased energy storage performance than Bi_(2)S_(3) and FeS_(2) phase.For the optimized Fe_(x)Bi_(2-x)S_(3) solid solution(FeBiS-60%),the Fe solute is free and random dispersed in Bi_(2)S_(3) framework,which can effectively modulate the electronic structure of Bi element and introduce rich-defect due to the existence of Fe(II).Meanwhile,the FeBiS-60%,constructed by pore nanosheets that are assembled by self-supported basic nanorod units,presents rich mesoporous channels for fast mass transfer and abundant active sites for promoting capacity performance.Therefore,a high capacitance of 832.8 F·g^(-1) at a current density of 1 A·g^(-1) is achieved by the FeBiS-60%electrode.Furthermore,a fabricated Ni3S_(2)@Co_(3)S_(4)(NCS)//FeBiS-60%hybrid supercapacitor device delivers an outstanding energy density of 85.33 Wh·kg^(-1) at the power density of 0.799 kW·kg^(-1),and ultra-long lifespan of remaining 86.7%initial capacitance after 8700 cycles.

Advancing Li-ion storage performance with hybrid vertical carbon/Ni_(3)S_(2)-based electrodes

Conversion-reaction induced charge storage mechanisms of transition metal sulphides have received considerable interest in designing high-capacity electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices.However,their low conductivity and structural degradation during cycling limit their applications as energy storage devices.A combination of different nickel sulphide phases tailored with carbon nanostructures is suggested to address these limitations.Herein,a facile,two-step approach is demonstrated for fabricating a hybrid electrode,consisting of trinickel disulphide(Ni_(3)S_(2))formed on a metallic Ni nanoparticle supported by vertical carbon nanotubes(VCN)backbone in the form Ni_(3)S_(2)/Ni@VCN.Ni_(3)S_(2)/Ni@VCN electrodes were tested as anode for lithium-ion batteries,and the electrode featured outstanding lithiumstorage capabilities with a high reversible capacity(1113 m Ah g^(-1) after 100 cycles at 100 m A g^(-1)),excellent long-term cycling stability(770 m Ah g^(-1) after 500 cycles at 200 m A g^(-1)),and good rate capability.The resulting electrode performance is one of the best Li-ion storage capabilities in the Ni_(3)S_(2)-type anode materials described.A unique “broccoli-like”structure of polycrystalline Ni_(3)S_(2)capped on conductive VCN backbone helps the interface storage process and boosts lithium storage performance.

Construction of hierarchical In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3) microsphere heterostructures for TEA detection

Construction of heterojunction has been considered as an efficient strategy to enhance the gas-sensing performances of metal oxide semiconductors.On this basis,hierarchical In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3) microsphere heterostructures were synthesized by partial oxidation of In_(2)S_(3) precursors which were obtained via a facile hydrothermal method.Besides,gas sensors based on the acquired materials were fabricated to investigate their sensing performances toward triethylamine(TEA).The results reveal that the gas sensor based on In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3) exhibits a high response of 37 at 300℃ toward 0.45 mg/L TEA,which is 3.7 times higher than that of bare In_(2)O_(3).Meanwhile,it also possesses fast response/recovery time(19 s/154 s),good repeatability,selectivity and long-term stability.The excellent sensing performances toward TEA are mainly attributed to the massive oxygen vacancy defects and heterojunction formed between In_(2)O_(3) and In_(2)S_(3).This work provides a facile temperature-dependent route to controllably synthesize hierarchical In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3) microsphere heterostructures,and the In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3) sensor shows great application prospects in TEA detection.

Self-discharge mitigated supercapacitors via hybrid CuO-nickel sulfide heterostructure for energy efficient, wireless data storage application

With the surge of demand for instant high power in miniaturized electronic and mechanical systems,supercapacitors(SCs)are considered as one of the viable candidates to fulfill the requirements.Thus,long-term resilience and superior energy density associated with self-discharge in SCs are obviously critical,but securing electrode materials,which can meet both benefits of SCs and persist charged potential for a comparatively prolonged duration,are still elusive.Herein,hierarchically refined nickel-sulfide heterostructure(CuO-NS)on CuO(CO)scaffold is achieved through optimized film formation,exhibiting a threefold improvement in the essential electrochemical characteristics and outstanding capacitance retention(∼5%loss).Self-discharge behavior and its mechanism are systematically investigated via morphological control and nanostructural evolution.Furthermore,significant mitigation of self-discharge owing to an increase in surface area and refined nanostructure is displayed.Remarkably,CuO-NS2(20 cycle overcoating)based SC can retain over 60%of the charged potential for a complete voltage holding and a self-discharge test for 16 h.An appealing demonstration of wireless power transmission in burst mode is demonstrated for secure digital(SD)card data writing,powered by SCs,which substantiates that it can be readily leveraged in power management systems.This enables us to realize one of the envisioned applications soon.