Interconnected Porous Carbon: Unique Versatile Matrix for the Growth of Nanostructured Polyaniline and Its Enhanced Performance towards Electrochemical Energy Storage. Issue 6 (27th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arulmani, Subramanian; Michelraj, Singarayan; Suresh, Chinnathambi; Sivakumar, Chinnaiah
• Is Part Of: ChemistrySelect. Volume 2:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 2197
• Page End: 2204
• Publication Date: 2017-02-27
• Subjects: Interconnected porous carbon -- Nanostructure -- Polyaniline -- Supercapacitor electrode; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1002/slct.201602064
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2365-6549

Abstract

Abstract: Herein we report the nanostructured polyaniline (PANI) growth on interconnected porous carbon (ICPC) by in‐situ electro‐polymerization route. Structural and morphological investigation confirms the formation of ICPC and growth of PANI over the surface of carbon. Electrochemical performance of PANI/ICPC was assessed by Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and charge‐discharge cycle profile. The large surface area (750 m 2 g −1 ) with interconnected pore structure of ICPC plays an imperative role for the penetration of aniline and leads to the formation of nanostructured PANI on its matrix. The achieved results revealed that anchoring of PANI on ICPC enhances the specific capacitance (861 Fg −1 ) than the individuals. Composite conquers a good cycling stability owing to the synergistic effect of PANI and ICPC be a sign of potential candidate for the fabrication of high‐performance electrode materials for energy storage applications. Abstract : The synergetic effect of PANI and ICPC, the porous morphology limits the diffusion length of the electrolyte ions and executes as a wonderful "ion‐buffering reservoir" with improved faster electrode kinetics reversible redox progression for charge storage mechanism and be a sign of potential candidate for the fabrication of high‐performance electrode materials for near future energy storage applications.