This study focused on the synthesis of cerium oxide(CeO_(2))electrodes using the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction(SILAR)method to enhance supercapacitor performance.The fabricated thin films exhibited a ...This study focused on the synthesis of cerium oxide(CeO_(2))electrodes using the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction(SILAR)method to enhance supercapacitor performance.The fabricated thin films exhibited a face-centered cubic structure of cerium oxide with a distinctive cauliflower-like nanostructure.This unique morphology increased the surface area,facilitated efficient ion diffusion,and significantly improved the electrochemical performance.The CeO_(2)electrodes achieved a high specific capacitance of 659 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s,as measured by cyclic voltammetry.The electrodes delivered a maximum energy density of 64 Wh/kg and a power density of 3499 W/kg.These results demonstrated that CeO_(2)thin films are promising candidates for advanced supercapacitors and hold great potential for future energy storage applications.展开更多
基金The authors extend their sincere appreciation to the Researchers Supporting Project No.RSP2025R370,King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi ArabiaDr.Bidhan Pandit acknowledges the Iberdrola Foundation and European Commission MSCA-E4F program(Horizon 2020,Grant No.101034297)for support.
文摘This study focused on the synthesis of cerium oxide(CeO_(2))electrodes using the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction(SILAR)method to enhance supercapacitor performance.The fabricated thin films exhibited a face-centered cubic structure of cerium oxide with a distinctive cauliflower-like nanostructure.This unique morphology increased the surface area,facilitated efficient ion diffusion,and significantly improved the electrochemical performance.The CeO_(2)electrodes achieved a high specific capacitance of 659 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s,as measured by cyclic voltammetry.The electrodes delivered a maximum energy density of 64 Wh/kg and a power density of 3499 W/kg.These results demonstrated that CeO_(2)thin films are promising candidates for advanced supercapacitors and hold great potential for future energy storage applications.