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Breakthrough in Eco-Friendly Nanocomposite Research for Electrical Power Supply

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Researchers from the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking nanocomposite material, which has shown remarkable electrochemical energy storage (EES) performance, making it a highly valuable electrode material for real-world supercapacitor applications. This eco-friendly production method uses a simple green ultrasound mixing technique, resulting in a nanocomposite with excellent microstructural features and superior EES performance metrics.

Key Takeaways:

  • The researchers have successfully produced N-Doped Graphene-like Nanosheets (E-NG)/Nanosized NiCo Oxide Nanocomposite using an eco-friendly and cost-competitive method.
  • The nanocomposite exhibits exceptional electrochemical energy storage performance, with a specific capacitance of 355 Fg^(-1), an energy density of 52.3 Whkg^(-1), and 90% capacitance retention after 5000 cycles.
  • The synergistic combination of EDLC and pseudocapacitive mechanisms in the nanocomposite enables efficient charge storage, leading to outstanding EES performance.
  • The developed nanocomposite has the potential to greatly contribute to the advancement of electrical power supply from renewable-energy sources.
  • The researchers employed Dunn's model to quantify the charge storage mechanisms in the nanocomposite, confirming the significant contribution of both EDLC and pseudocapacitive mechanisms.

Statistics:

  • Specific capacitance: 355 Fg^(-1)
  • Energy density: 52.3 Whkg^(-1)
  • Capacitance retention after 5000 cycles: 90%
  • Number of cycles: 5000
  • % contribution of EDLC mechanism: 70%
  • % contribution of pseudocapacitive mechanism: 30%

Sources:

  • NewsRx. Findings from Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute Has Provided New Data on Nanocomposites (High-performance Solid-state Supercapacitors Based On Eco-friendly N-doped Graphene-like Nanosheets/nanosized Nico Oxide ...). Journal of Engineering. October 20, 2025; p 550.
  • Energy Technology. High-performance Solid-state Supercapacitors Based On Eco-friendly N-doped Graphene-like Nanosheets/nanosized Nico Oxide Nanocomposite Produced By Green Facile Technology. 2025.
  • Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute, Faculty of Engineering, City Sci Res & Technol Applicat Srta City.

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