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Tunable electrochemical performance of NixMn1-x@NiCo LDH nanocomposites for asymmetric supercapacitor applications

Research Abstract

This work presents a systematic composition-dependent strategy to enhance the pseudocapacitance performance of NixMn1-x@NiCo layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanocomposites synthesized via a two-step electrodeposition method. The tailored NiCo LDH nanoflower morphology is strongly influenced by the embedded NixMn1-x nanocomposites, enabling interfacial synergy and tunable electrochemical behavior. Spectroscopic analyses confirm the evolution of bonding states between the LDH matrix and NixMn1-x phases. Among the tested compositions, Ni₀.₅Mn₀.₅@NiCo LDH delivers the highest specific capacitance of 3825 F∙g−1 at 1 A∙g−1, while Ni₀.₇Mn₀.₃@NiCo LDH demonstrates better cycling stability and energy retention. When assembled into a hybrid asymmetric supercapacitor, the optimized electrode achieves an energy density of 166.45 μWh∙cm−2 at 9.45 mW∙cm−2 and maintains 134.74 μWh∙cm−2 at 47.87 mW∙cm−2, with 63 % capacitance retention after 2000 cycles. This study introduces a tunable design approach for high-performance energy storage devices.

Research Authors
A.G. Abd-Elrahim; Manar A. Ali; Doo-Man Chun
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Materials Science and Engineering: B
Research Pages
119049
Research Publisher
Elsevier
Research Rank
International Journal
Research Vol
324
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119049
Research Year
2025