Copper-tin Sulfide Nanoparticle Array: Simple Fabrication Strategy, Identification, and Investigation of its Application in Electrochemical Supercapacitors

Shemshadi, Rasoul; Mousazadeh Moghaddampour, Issa; Farahpour, Mona

doi:10.48301/kssa.2024.429061.2784

Copper-tin Sulfide Nanoparticle Array: Simple Fabrication Strategy, Identification, and Investigation of its Application in Electrochemical Supercapacitors

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Rasoul Shemshadi ¹

Issa Mousazadeh Moghaddampour ¹

Mona Farahpour ²

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Chamran, Guilan Branch, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Guilan, Iran.

² PhD, Dartment of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Chamran, Guilan Branch, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Guilan, Iran.

10.48301/kssa.2024.429061.2784

Abstract

In terms of power density, supercapacitors exhibit excellent performance like conventional capacitors and high energy density like batteries. In addition, supercapacitors offer unprecedented applications and development prospects in the field of energy storage due to their fast charging, simple manufacturing technology, safety, and environmental compatibility. The use of supercapacitors is sometimes limited by the poor electrochemical performance and low cyclic stability of the electrode materials. To achieve very high performance and stability, which are crucial criteria for supercapacitor applications, the fabrication of nanostructured materials to improve the specific surface area and electrical conductivity is crucial. In the present work, a simple and economical hydrothermal route was used for the synthesis of Cu₂SnS₄ nanoparticles. The structure, chemical composition, and morphology of the synthesized materials were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), as well as X-ray energy diffraction (EDX), and elemental mapping to confirm the elemental composition of the prepared electrode. The electrode fabricated in this research was able to exhibit a high capacitance of 2076.9 F g^-1 at a current density of 1 A g^-1 and a stability of 90.44% after 10000 cycles. In addition, the asymmetric supercapacitor Cu₂SnS₄//AC provides a capacitance of 246.93 F g^-1 at a current density of 1 A g^-1 and a stability of 82.32% after 10000 cycles. The excellent electrochemical performances of Cu₂SnS₄ nanostructure will have significant technological applications in the future.

Keywords

Nanoparticle

Electrochemical Supercapacitor

Construction Engineering Energy Storage

Bimetallic Sulfide

Subjects

Energy conversion

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