High performance flexible supercapacitors based on secondary doped PEDOT–PSS–graphene nanocomposite films for large area solid state devices
Syed Khasim, Apsar Pasha, Nacer Badi, Mohana Lakshmi, Yogendra Kumar Mishra
Abstract
) which is nearly 4 times greater than pristine PEDOT-PSS due to synergetic interactions between rGO and PEDOT-PSS. The prepared composite films show long term stability with capacitance retention of over 90% after 5000 cycles of charging-discharging. The nanocomposite films used in the present investigation demonstrates percolative behavior with a percolation threshold at 10 wt% of rGO in PEDOT-PSS. The assembled supercapacitor device could be bent and rolled-up without a decrease in electrochemical performance indicating the potential to be used in practical applications. To demonstrate the practical applicability, a rolled-up supercapacitor device was constructed that demonstrates operation of a red LED for 40 seconds when fully charged. This study will provide new dimensions towards designing cost effective, flexible and all solid-state supercapacitors with improved electrochemical performance using electrodes based on secondary doped PEDOT-PSS/rGO organic thin films.