Supercapacitors with high energy and power densities are crucial for next-generation energy storage. Herein, we report a strategy that simultaneously engineers nanoarchitecture and electronic structure to overcome the intrinsic limitations of spinel ZnCo2O4. Porous lamellar ZnCo2O4 nanoflakes were synthesized on nickel foam via hydrothermal growth and calcination, followed by controlled alkali etching. This process not only constructs permeable networks but also induces zinc vacancies. First-principles calculations reveal that these intentionally introduced Zn vacancies effectively modulate electronic interactions by lowering charge transfer barriers, thereby accelerating electrochemical reaction kinetics. The optimized electrode delivers a high specific capacity of 1653.1 F g−1 at 1 A g−1 and maintains 94.4 % capacity retention from 0.5 to 5 A g−1, showcasing superior rate capability. It also exhibits excellent cycling stability with 93.3 % capacity retention over 5000 cycles. Furthermore, an assembled ZnCo2O4//AC hybrid supercapacitor achieves an energy density of 63.8 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 850 W kg−1. Remarkably, it retains 46.5 Wh kg−1 (73 % retention) at an ultrahigh power density of 4249.6 W kg−1, outperforming many reported ZnCo-based devices. This work highlights the synergy of morphological and defect engineering in designing advanced electrode materials.
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