Applied Surface Science, Vol.491, 171-179, 2019
Mn3O4-polyaniline-graphene as distinctive composite for use in high-performance supercapacitors
Introduction of graphene into the stable matrix of Mn3O4-polyaniline composite leads to supercapacitor electrode that can deliver specific capacitance > 1000 F g(-1). This is nearly double the value, which is observed in conventional type Mn3O4-polyaniline composite that is able to deliver similar to 500 F g(-1), at a scan rate of 5 mV s(-1) in the voltage window-1 to 1 V. This value is also much greater than those obtained in most of the niche carbon or transition metal oxide based supercapacitors. Cycling studies, carried out at a current density 25 A g(-1) and for 3000 cycles, indicated that the composite continue to retain nearly similar to 97% of the initial capacitance. The enhancement can be explained in terms of the connected percolated conductive path, which originates due to the dispersed graphene sheets.