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The Electrochemical Society, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2(168), p. 020513, 2021

DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/abdef0

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Mechanically Strong Double-Layered Aramid Nanofibers/MWCNTs/PANI Film Electrode for Flexible Supercapacitor

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Abstract

As the key material for flexible electronics, free-standing supercapacitor electrodes have attracted great research interests in recent years. However, constructing the novel supercapacitor electrodes with excellent mechanical properties and high areal capacitance remains a challenge. This study demonstrates the fabrication of a highly flexible and mechanically robust supercapacitor electrode based on combination of aramid nanofibers (ANFs), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and polyaniline (PANI) in form of nanostructured composite film. The ANFs/MWCNTs/PANI film electrode obtained via vacuum-assisted layer-by-layer (VA-LBL) assembly technique achieves a tensile strength of 158.7 MPa and an areal specific capacitance of 497.3 mF cm−2 at a current density of 0.25 mA cm−2, showing an outstanding compatibility between high electrochemical performance and superior mechanical properties. In addition, the ANFs/MWCNTs/PANI film electrode exhibits an excellent cycle life with 89% capacitance retention after 3000 cycles. Synergistic effect from the strategic assembly of ANFs, MWCNTs and PANI in form of a single nanostructured platform makes this kind of free-standing electrode applicable for flexible and solid-state energy storage systems.