<i>In situ</i> polymerization of a melamine-based microsphere into 3D nickel foam for supercapacitors
Mervat Ibrahim, Zhen Wen, Xuhui Sun, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Abstract
An in situ synthesis approach for directly growing microspheres of melamine-glutaraldehyde polymer onto 3D nickel foam. The simplifying electrode preparation eliminates the need for additional binders or conductive agents. NC/NF-400 exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance and capacitance.
Topics & Concepts
MelamineSupercapacitorCarbonizationMaterials scienceIn situ polymerizationChemical engineeringElectrochemistryPolymerizationElectrodePolymerCapacitanceNickelComposite materialChemistryMetallurgyScanning electron microscopeEngineeringPhysical chemistrySupercapacitor Materials and FabricationElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsFuel Cells and Related Materials