alpha-Fe2O3 nanotubes-reduced graphene oxide composites as synergistic electrochemical capacitor materials

作者:Lee, K. K.; Deng, S.; Fan, H. M.; Mhaisalkar, S.; Tan, H. R.; Tok, E. S.; Loh, K. P.; Chin, W. S.*; Sow, C. H.
来源:Nanoscale, 2012, 4(9): 2958-2961.
DOI:10.1039/c2nr11902a

摘要

We present a facile approach for the fabrication of a nanocomposite comprising alpha-Fe2O3 nanotubes (NTs) anchored on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) for electrochemical capacitors (ECs). The hollow tubular structure of the alpha-Fe2O3 NTs presents a high surface area for reaction, while the incorporation of rGO provides an efficient two-dimensional conductive pathway to allow fast, reversible redox reaction. As a result, the nanocomposite materials exhibit a specific capacitance which is remarkably higher (similar to 7 times) than alpha-Fe2O3 NTs alone. In addition, the nanocomposites show excellent cycling life and large negative potential These findings suggest that such nanocomposites are a promising candidate as negative electrodes in asymmetrical capacitors with neutral electrolytes.