Preparation, Characterization, and Electrochemical Performance of the Hematite/Oxidized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposite

In this research work, a hematite (α-Fe2 O3 ) nanoparticle was prepared and then mixed with oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (O-MWCNT) to form a stable suspension of an α-Fe2 O3 /O-MWCNTs nanocomposite. Different characterization techniques were used to explore the chemical and physical proper...

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Main Authors: Al-Dahiri, R.H (Author), Alharbi, L.M (Author), Banbela, H.M (Author), Jaremko, M. (Author), Salam, M.A (Author)
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Language:English
Published: MDPI 2022
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Summary:In this research work, a hematite (α-Fe2 O3 ) nanoparticle was prepared and then mixed with oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (O-MWCNT) to form a stable suspension of an α-Fe2 O3 /O-MWCNTs nanocomposite. Different characterization techniques were used to explore the chemical and physical properties of the α-Fe2 O3 /O-MWCNTs nanocomposite, including XRD, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and SEM. The results revealed the successful formation of the α-Fe2 O3 nanoparticles, and the oxidation of the MWCNT, as well as the formation of stable α-Fe2 O3 /O-MWCNTs nanocomposite. The electrochemical behaviour of the α-Fe2 O3 /O-MWCNTs nanocomposite was investigated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), and the results revealed that modification of α-Fe2 O3 nanoparticles with O-MWCNTs greatly enhanced electrochemical performance and capacitive behaviour, as well as cycling stability. © 2022, MDPI. All rights reserved.
ISBN:14203049 (ISSN)
DOI:10.3390/molecules27092708