Graphene-supported ultra-small Co_3O_4 nanoparticles for high-performance supercapacitors

摘要

Ultra-small Co_3O_4 nanoparticles/graphene hybrid material had been synthesized by a facile hydrothermal route and consequent calcination process.The as-obtained ultra-small Co_3O_4 nanoparticles with their sizes of 5–8 nm are tightly anchored on the surface of graphene(GNS).Benefiting from the ultra-small size of Co_3O_4 nanoparticles,the high interconnectivity of hybrid material as well as the high conductive networks constructed by GNS,which can provide a fast and efficient transportation of electron and electrolyte ions for the overall electrode,the as-prepared hybrid material exhibits a high specific capacitance of 462 F·g^(-1) at 5 m V·s^(-1) compared with pure Co_3O_4(193 F·g^(-1)),and retained 88.2% of its initial capacitance after 2000 cycles,indicating a promising electrode material for supercapacitors.