Core-shell type composites based on polyimide-derived carbon nanofibers and manganese dioxide for self-standing and binder-free supercapacitor electrode applications

• Published in: Composites science and technology Vol. 196; p. 108212
• Main Authors: Han, Nam Koo, Choi, Young Cheol, Park, Do Un, Ryu, Ji Hyung, Jeong, Young Gyu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Barking Elsevier Ltd 18.08.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Capacitance; Carbon fibers; Carbon nanofibers; Composite materials; Core-shell composites; Dip coatings; Electrical resistivity; Electrochemical analysis; Electrode materials; Electrodes; Flux density; Graphitic structure; Immersion coating; Manganese compounds; Manganese dioxide; Nanofibers; Polyimide; Polymer matrix composites; Studies; Supercapacitor; Supercapacitors; Thickness; Manganese dioxide; Supercapacitor; Polyimide; Carbon nanofibers; Core-shell composites

We herein report the microstructure and electrochemical performance of core-shell type composites based on polyimide (PI)-derived carbon nanofiber (CNF) coated with manganese dioxide (MnO2) for potential applications as self-standing and binder-free supercapacitor electrode materials. For the purpos...