Microwave assisted synthesis of NiMn2O4 as electrode material for supercapacitor applications

Authors

  • PAULCY RANI P R SHALOM Department of Chemistry, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 14, Kerala Author
  • Vaishnavi Sreekala Kumari Gopakumar Department of Chemistry, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 14, Kerala Author
  • Sivakala Sarojam Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Author
  • Anu Mini Aravind Centre for advanced materials research, Department of Physics, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 14, Kerala Author
  • Xavier Thankappan Suryabai Centre for advanced materials research, Department of Physics, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 14, Kerala Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/ZasMat1059

Abstract

In this work, spinel NiMn2O4 was successfully synthesized through microwave assisted co-precipitation method and followed by calcination at 500°C. The crystal structure and the presence of functional groups in NiMn2O4 were characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The surface morphology was examined by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE SEM). From the BET analysis surface area and average pore diameter of the mesoporous NMO nanoparticles are calculated to be 10.513 m2g-1and 8.55nm. The electrochemical performance of material as electrode material for supercapacitor applications was analysed by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The specific capacitance of the NMO electrode increased from 290.56 F/g to 751.57F/g with increase concentration from IM KOH to 6M KOH at scan rate of 5mV/s. These results indicate spinel NiMn2O4 as a promising candidate for high performance energy storage applications.

 

Keywords:

Microwave method, spinel, NiMn2O4, electrochemical performance, specific capacitance
Supporting Agencies
For analytical support, the authors acknowledge the Centralized Common Instrumentation Facility (CCIF), Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

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