• 文献标题:   Origins and Implications of Interfacial Capacitance Enhancements in C-60-Modified Graphene Supercapacitors
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   ZHAN C, PHAM TA, CERON MR, CAMPBELL PG, VEDHARATHINAM V, OTANI M, JIANG DE, BIENER J, WOOD BC, BIENER M
  • 作者关键词:   energy storage, supercapacitor, quantum capacitance, electric double layer, firstprinciples simulation
  • 出版物名称:   ACS APPLIED MATERIALS INTERFACES
  • ISSN:   1944-8244
  • 通讯作者地址:   Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab
  • 被引频次:   5
  • DOI:   10.1021/acsami.8b10349
  • 出版年:   2018

▎ 摘  要

Understanding and controlling the electrical response at a complex electrode-electrolyte interface is key to the development of next-generation supercapacitors and other electrochemical devices. In this work, we apply a theoretical framework based on the effective screening medium and reference interaction site model to explore the role of electrical double-layer (EDL) formation and its interplay with quantum capacitance in graphene-based supercapacitors. In addition to pristine graphene, we investigate a novel C-60-modified graphene supercapacitor material, which promises higher charge-storage capacity. Beyond the expected enhancement in the quantum capacitance, we find that the introduction of C-60 molecules significantly alters the EDL response. These changes in EDL are traced to the interplay between surface morphology and charge localization character and ultimately dominate the overall capacitive improvement in the hybrid system. Our study highlights a complex interplay among surface morphology, electronic structure, and interfacial capacitance, suggesting general improvement strategies for optimizing carbon-based supercapacitor materials.