A novel design of Co3O4@SiO2/PPy for supercapacitor electrode with improved performance

In the research of flexible smart electronics, obtaining particular structure electrodes to provide excellent electrochemical performance remains challenging. Here we report the synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite by a two-step method of polypyrrole (PPy) with Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 in the presence of an oxidizing agent. Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 was prepared by firing SiO 2 -coated zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67/SiO 2 ) in a tubular furnace at a high temperature. Subsequently, PPy was coated and dispersed on Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 by chemical methods at room temperature. In addition, we also explored the optimal ratio experiment of Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 and PPy. The results show that the specific capacitance of Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 and Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 /PPy (2 mL) is 33.36 A/g and 107.7 A/g, at 0.6 A/g current density, indicating that the addition of PPy greatly improves the electrochemical performance of Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 . This may be due to synergies between Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 and PPy polymers, and the addition of PPy may help Co 3 O 4 @SiO 2 to construct more ion channels to enhance ion transport. This report will contribute to the development and application of cobalt oxide and silicon-shell electrode materials in the field of energy storage. It is helpful for the development and application of cobalt oxide and silicon-shell structures as electrode materials in the field of energy storage.