Incredible electrochemical performance of ZnWO4/PANI as a favorable electrode material for supercapacitor

Abstract

ZnWO4/PANI was synthesized through the in-situ polymerization technique, revealing the wolframite monoclinic phase in its XRD pattern. The distinctive morphology of ZnWO4/PANI observed in the SEM image, exhibits enhanced redox sites, thereby improving its electrochemical performance. Cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge studies confirm the pseudocapacitive behavior of ZnWO4/PANI, showcasing an impressive capacitance of 908 F g−1 at 1 A g−1 in 1 M KOH, along with a capacitive retention of 94 % over 5000 cycles. The robust conductivity of PANI and the narrow ion transport channels along with multiple oxidation states of ZnWO4 contribute to the higher specific capacity, guiding the movement of electrons and ions. This study suggests a synergistic effect in ZnWO4/PANI, resulting in remarkable electrochemical performance enhancements.