Enhanced rate and specific capacity in nanorod-like core-shell crystalline NiMoO_(4)@amorphous cobalt boride materials enabled by Mott-Schottky heterostructure as positive electrode for hybrid supercapacitors

摘要

The supercapacitor electrode materials suffer from structure pulverization and sluggish electrode kinetics under high current rates.Herein,a unique NiMoO_(4)@Co-B heterostructure composed of highly conductive Co-B nanoflakes and a semiconductive NiMoO_(4) nanorod is designed as an electrode material to exert the energy storage effect on supercapacitors.The formed Mott-Schottky heterostructure is helpful to overcome the ion diffusion barrier and charge transfer resistance during charging and discharging.Moreover,this crystalline-amorphous heterogeneous phase could provide additional ion storage sites and better strain adaptability.Remarkably,the optimized NiMoO_(4)@Co-B hierarchical nanorods(the mass ratio of NiMoO_(4)/Co-B is 3:1)present greatly enhanced electrochemical characteristics compared with other components,and show superior specific capacity of 236.2 mA h g^(-1)at the current density of 0.5 A g^(-1),as well as remarked rate capability.The present work broadens the horizons of advanced electrode design with distinct heterogeneous interface in other energy storage and conversion field.