Probing the influence of morphological variations on the electrochemical properties of cobalt ferrite nanostructures produced by pulsed laser deposition

Abstract

A higher surface-to-volume ratio typically enhances capacitance in supercapacitor electrodes. However, excessive porosity can increase electrical resistance, counteracting this benefit. This study optimized the compaction level of CFO (Cobalt Ferrite Oxide) nanoparticles for enhanced supercapacitor performance. Nanoparticle-assembled CFO films with varying compaction were produced via pulsed laser deposition while maintaining consistent crystal structure and particle size. Characterization using electron microscopy and electrochemical techniques revealed a strong correlation between compaction and capacitance. All CFO nanoparticle-assembled films exhibited superior pseudocapacitive behavior compared to CFO thin films, with the most compacted nanoparticle-assembled film achieving a high areal capacitance of 6 mF cm⁻².