Leonardite humic acid activated carbon/MnO\(_{2}\) composite nanostructures for supercapacitors

Artit  AUSAVASUKHI; Thanchanok  SIRIPHALA; Wanwisa  LIMPHIRAT; Sukanya  NILMOUNG

doi:10.55713/jmmm.v34i2.1932

Authors

Artit AUSAVASUKHI Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
Thanchanok SIRIPHALA Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
Wanwisa LIMPHIRAT Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
Sukanya NILMOUNG Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55713/jmmm.v34i2.1932

Keywords:

Leonardite humic acid, Activated carbon, MnO2, Electrochemical properties, Supercapacitors

Abstract

Abstract

This work reports the preparation and electrochemical studies of activated carbon derived from leonardite humic acid composited with MnO₂ for supercapacitors. Activated carbon contains high conductivity, high specific surface area, and accommodates large volume expansion/contraction during charging/discharging process. Meanwhile, MnO₂ has very high theoretical specific capacity (1370 F∙g^‒1). Their composite could significantly improve both the storage performance and cycle stability of supercapacitors. Moreover, humic acid from leonardite was selected to add value to this waste and reduce environmental pollution. By varying the carbonization temperature (500℃ to 800℃), the prepared samples carbonized at 800℃ exhibited fascinating properties. The oxidation state of Mn ions was in the mixed state of Mn⁺²(41.2%) and Mn^+2,⁺³ (52.8%). A gravimetric capacitance of 329 F∙g^‒1and 294 F∙g^‒1were observed at 2 mVs^-1and 0.5 Ag^-1, respectively. The remaining gravimetric capacitance of 193 F∙g^‒1was evaluated at 1000 cycles, indicating its high cycle performance. Moreover, the gravimetric energy of 37.51 Wh∙kg^‒1 and gravimetric power of 272.96 W∙kg^‒1 were observed. When combined, the interesting electrochemical properties of leonardite humic acid-activated carbon/MnO₂ composite nanostructures make them important options for supercapacitor application.

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