Abstract
In order to improve the efficiency of ruthenium dioxide, RuO2, as an electrochemical capacitor electrode, a RuO2 thin film is deposited on carbon paper and its structure and properties are evaluated. This new composite material is prepared via solution dip-coating of a Ru-ethoxide precursor and heat conversion. The coating thickness is easily controlled by varying the number of repetitions of the preparation process. The resulting structure consists of a by homogeneously coated RuO2 film on carbon paper which has a porous graphite matrix. Extensive electrochemical studies have been performed in 1 M H2SO4 electrolyte in order to evaluate the properties of the composite as an electrode in an electrochemical capacitor. The composite material shows not only high specific capacitance (620 F g-1) but also good power characteristics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 121-126 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Power Sources |
Volume | 109 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Jun 15 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering