Development of spinel NiCo2O4 nanostructure material for application in supercapacitors

doi:10.3969/ j.issn.2095-4239.2015.01.004

Abstract

Abstract: In recent years, increasing attention has been attracted for using spinel NiCo₂O₄ nanostructure material in the field of supercapacitors owing to its excellent electrochemical activities. In this study, the researches of NiCo₂O₄ material for supercapacitors are reviewed in details, with emphasis on structure, synthetic method and modification of NiCo₂O₄ material. The applications and the research directions of NiCo₂O₄ material for supercapacitors are also forecasted.

Key words: spinel NiCo2O4 nanostructure material, electrode materials, mixed transition metal oxides, optimized structure, supercapacitors

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TM911

JIN Yuhong, WANG Li, SHANG Yuming, GAO Jian, LI Jianjun, HE Xiangming. Development of spinel NiCo₂O₄ nanostructure material for application in supercapacitors[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2015, 4(1): 44-54.

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