We demonstrate the fabrication of wearable supercapacitor electrodes.The electrodes were applied to wearable fabric by supersonically spraying the fabric with reduced graphene oxide(r GO)followed by decoration with ir...We demonstrate the fabrication of wearable supercapacitor electrodes.The electrodes were applied to wearable fabric by supersonically spraying the fabric with reduced graphene oxide(r GO)followed by decoration with iron oxide(Fe_(2)O_(3))nanoparticles via a hydrothermal process.The integration of iron oxide with r GO flakes on wearable fabric demonstrates immense potential for applications in high-energystorage devices.The synergetic impact of the intermingled r GO flakes and Fe_(2)O_(3) nanoparticles enhances the charge transport within the composite electrode,ultimately improving the overall electrochemical performance.Taking advantage of the porous nature of the fabric,electrolyte diffusion into the active r GO and Fe_(2)O_(3) materials was significantly enhanced and subsequently increased the electrochemical interfacial activities.The effect of the Fe_(2)O_(3) concentration on the overall electrochemical performance was investigated.The optimal composition yields a specific capacitance of 360 F g^(-1) at a current density of 1 Ag^(-1) with a capacitance retention rate of 89%after 8500 galvanostatic cycles,confirming the long-term stability of the Fe_(2)O_(3)/r GO fabric electrode.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Plan for Science,Technology and Innovation(MAARIFAH),King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(No.14NAN2221-02)。
文摘We demonstrate the fabrication of wearable supercapacitor electrodes.The electrodes were applied to wearable fabric by supersonically spraying the fabric with reduced graphene oxide(r GO)followed by decoration with iron oxide(Fe_(2)O_(3))nanoparticles via a hydrothermal process.The integration of iron oxide with r GO flakes on wearable fabric demonstrates immense potential for applications in high-energystorage devices.The synergetic impact of the intermingled r GO flakes and Fe_(2)O_(3) nanoparticles enhances the charge transport within the composite electrode,ultimately improving the overall electrochemical performance.Taking advantage of the porous nature of the fabric,electrolyte diffusion into the active r GO and Fe_(2)O_(3) materials was significantly enhanced and subsequently increased the electrochemical interfacial activities.The effect of the Fe_(2)O_(3) concentration on the overall electrochemical performance was investigated.The optimal composition yields a specific capacitance of 360 F g^(-1) at a current density of 1 Ag^(-1) with a capacitance retention rate of 89%after 8500 galvanostatic cycles,confirming the long-term stability of the Fe_(2)O_(3)/r GO fabric electrode.
