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Mesoporous three dimension NiCo2O4/graphene composites fabricated by self-generated sacrificial template method for a greatly enhanced specific capacity

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We reported a facile self-generated sacrificial template method for fabricating mesoporous three dimension NiCo2O4/graphene electrode material. Nickel, cobalt, and zinc ions dissolved in ethylene glycol reacted with potassium hydroxide solution to co-deposit onto graphene at 140 °C under atmospheric environment. With further addition of potassium hydroxide, zinc hydroxide as a self-generated sacrificial template was dissolved in situ, leading to the formation of mesoporous morphology. Structure and morphology characteristics were determined by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and N2 adsorption experiments. Electrochemical properties were analyzed by AC impedance spectroscopy, cycling voltammetry, and charge/discharge test in 2 M KOH. Results showed that the as—prepared NiCo2O4/graphene electrode possessed a large specific surface area of 281.4 m2 g−1, an ultrahigh specific capacity of 1024.99 and 662.12 C g−1 at current density of 1 and 50 A g−1 respectively, and a long-term cycling life of 10,000 charge/discharge tests.

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We gratefully acknowledge the funding support by Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing Technology, CAEP (Grant No. KF15003).

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    Mengqi Yao, Ni Wang, Jialin Yin & Wencheng Hu

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Yao, M., Wang, N., Yin, J. et al. Mesoporous three dimension NiCo2O4/graphene composites fabricated by self-generated sacrificial template method for a greatly enhanced specific capacity. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 28, 11119–11124 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-017-6898-2

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