Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of iron oxide/poly(2-methylaniline) nanohybrids for supercapacitor application
Ashour M. Ahmed (Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University)
Doaa Essam (Beni-Suef University)
Mohamed A. Basyooni-M.Kabatas (Selçuk University, TU Delft - Dynamics of Micro and Nano Systems)
Ahmed A. Abdel-Khaliek (Beni-Suef University)
Mohamed Shaban (Islamic University of Madinah)
Mamduh J. Aljaafreh (Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University)
Mohamed Rabia (Beni-Suef University)
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Abstract
This study reports the synthesis of a nanohybrid material composed of poly(2-methylaniline) (P(2MA)) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) as electrodes for supercapacitors using a simple and cost-effective method. Various characterization techniques were employed to analyze the samples. The results revealed that the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid exhibits nanofiber structures, while pure P(2MA) displays a porous hollow sphere morphology. Furthermore, the analysis confirmed the effective dispersion of Fe2O3 nanoparticles within the polymer matrix. The electrochemical properties of the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid were found to surpass those of pure P(2MA) in both NaCl and HCl electrolytes. Notably, the nanohybrid demonstrated longer discharge times and higher oxidation/reduction currents in HCl than NaCl. The gravimetric and areal capacitances were measured at 998.4 F g−1 and 1497.6 mF cm−2 in 0.5 M HCl at a current density of 0.6 A g−1. Furthermore, the nanohybrid retained 99.9% of its initial specific capacitance after 2,000 cycles. These findings underscore the significant potential of the Fe2O3/P(2MA) nanohybrid as a high-performance supercapacitor electrode for energy storage applications.
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