One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors

This paper investigated the preparation of NiSb/NiSe nanomaterials using a microwave method and explored their electrochemical properties and potential applications in supercapacitors. The NiSb/NiSe nanomaterials were synthesized on nickel foam using microwave radiation, resulting in uniformly distr...

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Main Authors: Qianwen Duan, Hongjie Kang, Cuiling Guan, Xueming Zhao, Haidong Zhao, Buqin Jing, Zhen Lu, Feng Feng
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Hongjie Kang
Cuiling Guan
Xueming Zhao
Haidong Zhao
Buqin Jing
Zhen Lu
Feng Feng
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description This paper investigated the preparation of NiSb/NiSe nanomaterials using a microwave method and explored their electrochemical properties and potential applications in supercapacitors. The NiSb/NiSe nanomaterials were synthesized on nickel foam using microwave radiation, resulting in uniformly distributed flower-like nanostructures. This structure not only provided abundant electrochemical reaction sites, but also improved the electrical conductivity and ion diffusion, contributing to the overall performance of supercapacitors. Electrochemical tests showed that the NiSb/NiSe material exhibited a high specific capacity of 525 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 1 A g⁻<sup>1</sup> and maintained 65% capacity after 8000 cycles, demonstrating excellent cycling stability and battery-type charge storage capability. In addition, a hybrid supercapacitor assembled using NiSb/NiSe as the anode material and activated carbon (AC) as the cathode material achieved an energy density of 100.34 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 774.9 W kg<sup>−1</sup>, significantly enhancing energy storage efficiency. The effect of different microwave powers and reaction times on the morphology and electrochemical properties of the materials were further investigated, with the optimal preparation conditions found to be 800 W and 150 s. The NiSb/NiSe materials synthesized under this condition not only have the best electrochemical properties, but also exhibit low charge transfer impedance and excellent electrical conductivity. In summary, NiSb/NiSe flower-like nanomaterials as supercapacitor electrode materials demonstrate great potential for energy storage applications due to their high specific capacity, good cycling stability and high energy density.
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spelling doaj-art-e1ca8538d6df4ccaa57c3388d726d8d62025-08-20T02:34:01ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-05-013010216810.3390/molecules30102168One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance SupercapacitorsQianwen Duan0Hongjie Kang1Cuiling Guan2Xueming Zhao3Haidong Zhao4Buqin Jing5Zhen Lu6Feng Feng7School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, ChinaThis paper investigated the preparation of NiSb/NiSe nanomaterials using a microwave method and explored their electrochemical properties and potential applications in supercapacitors. The NiSb/NiSe nanomaterials were synthesized on nickel foam using microwave radiation, resulting in uniformly distributed flower-like nanostructures. This structure not only provided abundant electrochemical reaction sites, but also improved the electrical conductivity and ion diffusion, contributing to the overall performance of supercapacitors. Electrochemical tests showed that the NiSb/NiSe material exhibited a high specific capacity of 525 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 1 A g⁻<sup>1</sup> and maintained 65% capacity after 8000 cycles, demonstrating excellent cycling stability and battery-type charge storage capability. In addition, a hybrid supercapacitor assembled using NiSb/NiSe as the anode material and activated carbon (AC) as the cathode material achieved an energy density of 100.34 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 774.9 W kg<sup>−1</sup>, significantly enhancing energy storage efficiency. The effect of different microwave powers and reaction times on the morphology and electrochemical properties of the materials were further investigated, with the optimal preparation conditions found to be 800 W and 150 s. The NiSb/NiSe materials synthesized under this condition not only have the best electrochemical properties, but also exhibit low charge transfer impedance and excellent electrical conductivity. In summary, NiSb/NiSe flower-like nanomaterials as supercapacitor electrode materials demonstrate great potential for energy storage applications due to their high specific capacity, good cycling stability and high energy density.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/10/2168NiSb/NiSemicrowave methodsupercapacitors
spellingShingle Qianwen Duan
Hongjie Kang
Cuiling Guan
Xueming Zhao
Haidong Zhao
Buqin Jing
Zhen Lu
Feng Feng
One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors
Molecules
NiSb/NiSe
microwave method
supercapacitors
title One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors
title_full One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors
title_fullStr One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors
title_full_unstemmed One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors
title_short One-Step Microwave Synthesis of NiSb/NiSe Nanomaterials for High Performance Supercapacitors
title_sort one step microwave synthesis of nisb nise nanomaterials for high performance supercapacitors
topic NiSb/NiSe
microwave method
supercapacitors
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/10/2168
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