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High performance of supercapacitors containing an ionic liquid electrolyte by means of electrochemical and computational studies

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Autor(es):
Venancio, Raissa ; da Silva, Debora A. C. ; Borges, Ludmila O. ; Silva, Isabel A. ; Da Silva, Leonardo Morais ; Doubek, Gustavo ; Siqueira, Leonardo J. A. ; Zanin, Hudson
Número total de Autores: 8
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Electrochimica Acta; v. 535, p. 13-pg., 2025-09-20.
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This study characterizes the electrochemical behavior of symmetric coin cells with AC-based electrodes filled with the ammonium-based ionic liquid, a promising supercapacitor electrolyte due to its large voltage window and ambient temperature operation. We employed cyclic voltammetry, single-step chronoamperometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge-discharge techniques to evaluate the electrochemical performance of the supercapacitors thoroughly. Our findings highlight the quasi-rectangular current-voltage profile up to 3.6 V, beyond which a faradaic current due to electrolyte degradation becomes significant. These results revealed a minor faradaic component, with impedance analysis showing typical behavior of well-formed electrical double layers (EDLs), influenced by the unique properties of ionic liquids. We observed that the ion dynamics and capacitance behavior align well with theoretical models, particularly the Goodwin-Kornishev mean-field theory. The study underscores the potential of ionic liquid-based supercapacitors to achieve high performance, with specific capacitance values reaching similar to 2000 F g(-1) and great energy and power output, comparable to lithium-ion batteries. Molecular dynamics simulations further elucidated the charging mechanisms, ion migration, and structural interactions within the EDLs. These comprehensive insights validate the suitability of butyltrimethylammonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide [N-1114][NTf2] for advanced supercapacitor applications, highlighting its ability to deliver exceptional electrochemical performance under optimized conditions. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 22/11983-4 - Espectroscopias com intensificação de sinal: nanomateriais, teoria e simulação computacional
Beneficiário:Mauro Carlos Costa Ribeiro
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 17/11958-1 - CINE - Divisão para Armazenamento de Energia Avançado
Beneficiário:Rubens Maciel Filho
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa em Engenharia
Processo FAPESP: 19/18125-0 - Estudo computacional de materiais com aplicação em armazenamento de energia
Beneficiário:Leonardo José Amaral de Siqueira
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
Processo FAPESP: 17/11986-5 - Geração e Armazenamento de Novas Energias: trazendo desenvolvimento tecnológico para o país
Beneficiário:Ana Flávia Nogueira
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa em Engenharia
Processo FAPESP: 14/02163-7 - Desenvolvimento de dispositivos supercapacitores a partir de grafenos, nanotubos de carbono e diamantes
Beneficiário:Hudson Giovani Zanin
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Jovens Pesquisadores