EFFECT OF CARBON SURFACE STRUCTURE FOR ENHANCEMENT OF PSEUDO-CAPACITANCE: RuO2 ON CNFS
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The pseudo-capacitance of RuO2, NiO, and MnO2 nano-particles supported on the various carbon nanofibers were examined. Among various CNFs, CNF with relatively higher crystallinity and better arranged edges on surface showed higher pseudo-capacitance than those with basal surface. Surface morphology and the particle size of metal oxide were characterized by HR-TEM and XPS. The electrochemical capacitance was evaluated using self-designed electrochemical experimental apparatus with cyclic voltammetry.
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