Advanced Supercapacitor Electrodes Research Articles

Interfacial regulation of biomass-derived carbon towards high-performance supercapacitor

Interfacial regulation for carbon-based materials plays critical role for supercapacitive performance improvement and the strategies about introducing heteroatomic groups and tuning specific surface area can be proposed to effectively address the low specific capacitance issues. Thus, the approaches about activation treatment with nitric acid (APC-H800) and copper chloride (APC-C800) for biomass-derived carbon materials have been raised and systematically investigated. Consequently, though the above chemical activation treatment, the oxygen and nitrogen functional groups can be introduced for APC-H800. Meanwhile, the specific surface area of APC-C800 has been significantly increased. Significantly, the upper specific capacitance of 384 F g−1 and 423 F g−1 for APC-H800 and APC-C800 electrodes can be achieved at a current density of 1.0 A g−1, what matters more is that two symmetric devices offer superior energy density and desirable cycling stability (no decrease that occurs after 10,000 cycles) are successfully assembled by employing APC-H800 and APC-C800 electrodes, respectively. More significantly, desirable energy density about 11.18 Wh kg−1 and 12.5 Wh kg−1 at 249.98 W kg−1 and 250 W kg−1 have been achieved for the symmetric supercapacitor devices of APC-H800//APC-H800 and APC-C800//APC-C800. These modification strategies shed insight into the sensible design of a further stage of advanced art carbon electrodes for powerful performance supercapacitors.

Facile synthesis of NiMoO4@MnO2 nanoflower and waste biomass-derived N, P, and S self-doped carbon for advanced asymmetric supercapacitor electrode materials

Green energy storage technologies have been demonstrated by the use of sustainable biomass-derived carbon as an electrode. Herein, for a high performance all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor, we used biowaste material to derive multi-heteroatom doped carbon as a non-faradaic electrode along with NiMoO4@MnO2 Nano-flower-like hybrid structure on nickel foam as a Faradaic electrode. Due to the combined effect of the large specific surface area, hierarchical porous structure of biomass-derived activated carbon (FDAC3) and the highly specific capacitance of the NiMoO4@MnO2 hybrid, designed all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor achieved a remarkable specific capacitance of 109.1 F g−1 at 1.4 A g−1 and maximum specific energy of 54.7 Wh/kg within a voltage window of 1.8 V. Moreover, for the practical application of designed cell devices, two different devices were connected in a series to light up different colors light emitting diodes (LEDs). These findings provide new insights to realize the full utilization of biomass waste and a novel low-cost pathway for producing high-performance materials for energy storage applications.

Rational design and synthesis of a 3D hierarchical NiCo-LDH/C/GF composite foam as advanced electrodes for asymmetric supercapacitors

Rational design and synthesis of a 3D hierarchical NiCo-LDH/C/GF composite foam as advanced electrodes for asymmetric supercapacitors

Nickel-cobalt layer double hydroxide @ lignin-based hollow carbon quasi core-shell structure for high-performance supercapacitors

The physicochemical properties of an advanced supercapacitor electrode material can be co-tailored by incorporating various active materials into a hierarchical micro-/nano-architecture with a core-shell structure. Herein, we presented the development of high-performance supercapacitor electrode materials of quasi core-shell architectures based on nickel-cobalt layered double hydroxides supported on lignin-based hollow carbon (NiCoLDH@LHC) nanocomposites. The synthesis involves a novel approach combining enzymatic hydrolysis lignin (EHL) as a carbon source and magnesium oxide (MgO) as a template, utilizing evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA) followed by carbonization. The manipulation of the mass ratio of NiCoLDH/LHC can induce alterations in its apparent morphology, stratified porosity, and active site, thereby an influence on its electrochemical performance. The optimal NiCoLDH@LHC90 nanocomposites display a unique flower-like spherical structure with open pores, a substantial specific surface area (SSA), and numerous electrochemically active sites. In addition, the density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate that the higher density of Ni3+/Co3+ cations induced by the incorporation of LHC can increase the conductivity of NiCoLDH materials. Notably, these nanocomposites exhibit a remarkable specific capacitance of up to 640 C g−1 at 1 A g−1, with exceptional cycling stability (93.66% retention over 10,000 cycles). Furthermore, an assembled NiCoLDH@LHC90//LHC asymmetric supercapacitor demonstrates an impressive energy density (power density) of 35.44 Wh kg−1 (200.01 W kg−1). The physicochemical properties of an advanced supercapacitor electrode material can be finely tuned by incorporating various active materials into a hierarchical micro-/nano-architecture with a core-shell structure.

Design strategy for metal–organic framework assembled on modifications of MXene layers for advanced supercapacitor electrodes

The poor electronic conductivity and instability of metal–organic framework (MOFs) nanomaterials have been considered as the main reasons that hinder their practical application. Here, the bimetallic NiCo-MOF is in-situ grown by two-dimension expanded MXene to construct promising hierarchical electrodes. Benefitting from the hydroxyl group on the surface of MXene attracts metal (Ni, Co) ions by weak coordination, leading to oxygen vacancies during NiCo-MOF formation. At the same time, the density functional theory (DFT) calculation displays that the redox active center of NiCo-MOF is guaranteed to possess excellent electron and ion transport performance. Moreover, the open morphology based on expanded MXene by the hard template method can solve the re-stacking problem of MXene and provide a larger growth area for NiCo-MOF. The electrode design engineering strategy significantly improves the capacitance performance by increasing the electrochemically active site and promoting the ion dynamics. Specifically, the integrated solid-state hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) with MXene@NiCo-MOF and activated carbon (AC) exhibits energy density of 40.23 Wh·kg−1 at a power density of 1495.07 W·kg−1 and 84.4 % capacitance retention after 10,000 cycles via adopting this strategy. The strategy also provides a new route to improve the performance of flexible MXene-based supercapacitors with polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel electrolytes.

Crafting advanced supercapacitor electrodes with calcium manganese oxide in synergy with rGO and MWCNTs

Despite significant progress in developing metal oxide composite electrodes, methods to improve conductivity and integrate them with carbon nanocomposites remain scarce. Herein, we have synthesized carbon variants – metal oxide composite electrodes with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). This study outlines the process of synthesizing CaMn3O6 microbeads (∼0.4 μm), which are dispersed within reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The synthesis involves a hydrothermal reaction followed by a calcination process. The synthesized samples are fabricated as a pouch type asymmetric supercapacitor device. The electrodes labelled as CMO–G and CMO–M were tested in three electrode system wherein CMO–M delivered a capacitance of 483 F/g and CMO-G delivered a capacitance of 356 F/g. Low resistance, excellent cycling stability makes CMO–M a suitable electrode for practical applications. The device CMO–M||AC delivered capacitance of 140 F/g and showed a capacity retention up to 84 % even after 20,000 cycles. CMO–M||AC device delivered energy density of 43.81 Wh kg−1 at 750 W kg−1 power density. Our results distinctly demonstrate the significant potential achieved through the synergistic effect in CaMn3O6 and carbon variants. This understanding could prove valuable in the creation of advanced energy storage solutions.

Nanoporous Activated Carbon Material from Terminalia chebula Seed for Supercapacitor Application

High-surface-area porous carbon materials with high porosity and well-defined pore structures are the preferred advanced supercapacitors electrode materials. Here, we report the electrochemical supercapacitive performance of novel high-porosity activated carbon materials prepared from biowaste Terminalia chebula (Harro) seed stones involving zinc chloride (ZnCl2) activation. Activation is achieved by mixing ZnCl2 with Harro seed powder (1:1 w/w) followed by carbonization at 400–700 °C under a nitrogen gas atmosphere. The amorphous carbon materials obtained exhibit excellent performance as electrical double-layer capacitor electrodes in aqueous electrolyte (1 M sulfuric acid) due to high specific surface areas (as high as 1382.6 m2 g−1) based on well-developed micropore and mesopore structures, and partial graphitic structure containing oxygenated surface functional groups. An electrode prepared using material having the optimal surface textural properties achieved a large specific capacitance of 328.6 F g−1 at 1 A g−1 in a three-electrode cell setup. The electrode achieved a good capacitance retention of 44.7% at a high 50 A g−1 current density and outstanding cycling performance of 98.2% even following 10,000 successive charge/discharge cycles. Electrochemical data indicate the significant potential of Terminalia chebula seed-derived porous carbons as high-performance electrode materials for high-energy-storage supercapacitor applications.

A general synthetic strategy for converting metal−organic frameworks to hydroxides as advanced electrodes for supercapacitors by magnetic field assistance

Herein, a general magnetic field-assisted strategy of transforming Ni/Co-MOF into porous layered Ni/Co hydroxide has been formulated to enhance the charge storage performance of the material. In the process of alkaline hydrolysis assisted by magnetic field, the magnetic dipoles of Ni/Co-containing magnetic materials are modulated in the same direction as the magnetic field, accelerating the nucleation rate of Ni/Co hydroxide nanosheets, regulating the migration behavior of ions, and thus optimizing the conductivity and morphology of electrode materials. Consequently, the hydroxide of Ni0.5Co0.5(OH)2-3c derived from the alkaline hydrolysis of Ni/Co-MOF with magnetic field assistance provides a much better specific capacity of 1367 C g−1 at 1 A g−1 than that without magnetic field assistance (1007 C g−1). Furthermore, the hybrid supercapacitor composed of Ni0.5Co0.5(OH)2-3c and active carbon (AC) exhibited an energy density of 35.5 Wh kg−1 at the power density of 806.8 W kg−1 and possesses the remarkable cycling stability with the capacity retention of 86.5% after 20,000 cycles.

Industrial Waste-Derived Carbon Materials as Advanced Electrodes for Supercapacitors.

Strategically upcycling industrial wastes such as petroleum coke and dye wastewater into value-added materials through scalable and economic processes is an effective way to simultaneously tackle energy and environmental issues. Doping carbon electrodes with heteroatoms proves effective in significantly enhancing electrochemical performance through alterations in electrode wettability and electrical conductivity. This work reports the use of dye wastewater as the sole dopant source to synthesize N and S co-doped petroleum coke-based activated carbon (NS-AC) by the one-step pyrolysis method. More importantly, our wastewater and petroleum coke-derived activated carbon produced on a large scale (20 kg/batch) shows a specific surface area of 2582 m2 g-1 and an energy density of about 95 Wh kg-1 in a soft-packaged full cell with 1 M TEATFB/PC as the electrolyte. The scalable production method, together with the green and sustainable process, can be easily adopted and scaled by industry without the need for complex processes and/or units, which offers a convenient and green route to produce functionalized carbons from wastes at a low cost.

Atomic Layer Deposition-A Versatile Toolbox for Designing/Engineering Electrodes for Advanced Supercapacitors.

Atomic layer deposition (ALD) has become the most widely used thin-film deposition technique in various fields due to its unique advantages, such as self-terminating growth, precise thickness control, and excellent deposition quality. In the energy storage domain, ALD has shown great potential for supercapacitors (SCs) by enabling the construction and surface engineering of novel electrode materials. This review aims to present a comprehensive outlook on the development, achievements, and design of advanced electrodes involving the application of ALD for realizing high-performance SCs to date, as organized in several sections of this paper. Specifically, this review focuses on understanding the influence of ALD parameters on the electrochemical performance and discusses the ALD of nanostructured electrochemically active electrode materials on various templates for SCs. It examines the influence of ALD parameters on electrochemical performance and highlights ALD's role in passivating electrodes and creating 3D nanoarchitectures. The relationship between synthesis procedures and SC properties is analyzed to guide future research in preparing materials for various applications. Finally, it is concluded by suggesting the directions and scope of future research and development to further leverage the unique advantages of ALD for fabricating new materials and harness the unexplored opportunities in the fabrication of advanced-generation SCs.

Conducting polymers/oxygen vacancies WO3 vertically nanowire arrays supported on carbon cloth as advanced electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors

The low energy density of supercapacitors (SCs) is one of the main factors restricting their development. WO3 with high theoretical capacitance is an ideal n-type material for anode electrode, but its narrow potential window and low conductivity are not conducive to the application of high-energy-density SCs. Herein, a high electrochemical activity poly(indole-5-carboxylic acid) (P5-ICA) as p-type material wrapping n-type oxygen vacancies WO3 vertically nanowire arrays supported on carbon cloth is prepared by hydrothermal method and subsequent electrodeposition method. This adhesive free flexible p/n-type hetero-structural P5-ICA@WO3 vertical nanowire array electrode has a three-dimensional porous nanostructure that not only provides a large surface area, but also promotes the penetration of electrolyte ions and the transmission of electrons. It is found that the P5-ICA@WO3 nanowire array with high areal specific capacitance (1430 mF cm−2 at 4 mA cm−2) and long cycle stability (94 % after 6000 cycles) exhibits a widened electrochemical activity window compared to individual material. The symmetrical SCs assembled using P5-ICA@WO3 can provide a high areal energy density of 137.6 μWh cm−2 at the power density of 1.4 mW cm−2, which is significantly higher than the SCs performance of previously used WO3-based electrode materials.

Ag-integrated mixed metallic Co-Fe-Ni-Mn hydroxide composite as advanced electrode for high-performance hybrid supercapacitors

Direct growth of redox-active noble metals and rational design of multifunctional electrochemical active materials play crucial roles in developing novel electrode materials for energy storage devices. In this regard, silver (Ag) has attracted great attention in the design of efficient electrodes. Inspired by the house/building process, which means electing the right land, it lays a strong foundation and building essential columns for a complex structure. Herein, we report the construction of multifaceted heterostructure cobalt-iron hydroxide (CFOH) nanowires (NWs)@nickel cobalt manganese hydroxides and/or hydrate (NCMOH) nanosheets (NSs) on the Ag-deposited nickel foam and carbon cloth (i.e., Ag/NF and Ag/CC) substrates. Moreover, the formation and charge storage mechanism of Ag are described, and these contribute to good conductive and redox chemistry features. The switching architectural integrity of metal and redox materials on metallic frames may significantly boost charge storage and rate performance with noticeable drop in resistance. The as-fabricated Ag@CFOH@NCMOH/NF electrode delivered superior areal capacity value of 2081.9 µA h cm−2 at 5 mA cm−2. Moreover, as-assembled hybrid cell based on NF (HC/NF) device exhibited remarkable areal capacity value of 1.82 mA h cm−2 at 5 mA cm−2 with excellent rate capability of 74.77% even at 70 mA cm−2 Furthermore, HC/NF device achieved maximum energy and power densities of 1.39 mW h cm−2 and 42.35 mW cm−2, respectively. To verify practical applicability, both devices were also tested to serve as a self-charging station for various portable electronic devices.

Homogeneously deposited polyaniline on etched porous carbon cloth towards advanced supercapacitor electrode

Homogeneously deposited polyaniline on etched porous carbon cloth towards advanced supercapacitor electrode

Self-assembled carbon wrapped manganese cobaltite nano-composite with promising electrochemical performance for symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitor device

The growing energy requirements of modern society have led to an intensive search for advanced supercapacitor (SC) electrode materials. Binary transition metal oxides with excellent supercapacitive performance are among the most promising materials. However, the phase transformation of these metal oxides during repeated charging/discharging is a major concern, which depletes their cyclic performance. Coating metal oxides with carbon can provide structural stability to the metal oxide, thereby increasing their cyclic life. In addition, the highly conductive carbon enhances the capacitance of metal oxides by allowing the effective transfer of charges from MnCo2O4 to the current collector. In this study, self-assembled carbon-wrapped MnCo2O4 composite has been prepared through a two-step process involving hydrothermal and solution-mixing processes. The structural/electrochemical performances of the composites have been investigated. The optimized composite offered a maximum capacitance of 626.8 Fg−1 withholding 98 % of capacitance for 6000 cycles. Furthermore, the electrochemical performance of the composite has also been tested in an all-redox symmetric SC (SSC) as well asymmetric (ASC) configuration. In the symmetric cell, 30.2 Whkg−1 of energy is reported for 1.6 kWkg−1 of power. The asymmetric cell with the optimized composite as a cathode and MnO2/Activated carbon as an anode was fabricated. The ASC displayed 45.5 Whkg−1 of energy corresponding to 10 kWkg−1. Three SSCs/ASCs in series illuminated a panel of 39 red-LEDs for 9 and 15 min, respectively. The results suggest the promising performance of such composites for hybrid supercapacitors. Thus, the fabrication of all-redox-type SSCs/ASCs can be a futuristic approach for hybrid storage systems.

Post-treatment of ZIF-67/Ni3S4 Nanoparticle Composites by Metal Ions and Solvent-Assisted Etching as Advanced Electrodes for Supercapacitors

Incorporating metal compound nanoparticles into zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) has emerged as an effective way to solve the low conductivity issue of ZIFs, helping to boost their electrochemical performance. However, the resultant ZIFs/metal compound composites usually lack hierarchical pores, which causes the electrochemical performance to be far below expectations. Here, two rational post-treating strategies, namely, Ni2+/H2O etching and solvent-assisted etching, have been proposed to tailor the structure and composition of ZIF-67/Ni3S4 composite. Especially, Ni2+/H2O etching enables the self-transformation of ZIF-67 to CoNi layered double hydroxide (LDH), while solvent-assisted etching creates hierarchical pores in ZIF-67. After post-treatments, both resultant samples display significant improvements in energy storage capability and cycling lifespan as compared to untreated ZIF-67/Ni3S4 owing to their superior features including the hierarchical pore structure, enhanced pseudocapacitance property, and less internal and charge transfer resistance. The tailoring strategies together with mechanism studied here can provide perspectives and constructive designing knowledge to promote the widespread use of ZIFs or Ni3S4 based advanced electrodes toward high-performance supercapacitors.

Engineering hierarchical honeycomb-wall-like MgP4O11/CoP nanosheets as advanced binder-less electrode for supercapacitors

Herein, Mg/Co(OH)F precursors were constructed by a hydrothermal method using secondary water and anhydrous ethanol in a volume ratio of 3:2 as solvents, followed by sodium hypophosphite and high temperature to yield stable MgP4O11/CoP (MPO/CP) composite electrode materials. The optimized MPO/CP nano-walls exhibited more outstanding energy storage performance compared with the single MgCo2O4/MgO oxide (MCO/MO). Specifically, the fabricated MPO/CP electrodes displayed paramount specific capacitance (1870 Fg−1 formed at 1 Ag−1), high rate retention (72.2% specific capacitance maintained when the current density was ramped up from 1 to 15 Ag−1), and exceptional cycling stability (93% after 6000 charge and discharge cycles). These boosted results are ascribed to the formation of multistage honeycomb-walled MPO/CP nanosheets with optimized crossover and multivalency, which promotes MPO/CP with faster transport channels and more reactive sites. Moreover, the P element can reasonably modulate the electronic structure, reduce the internal resistance of ion or electron transport, as well as give full play to the synergistic effect, which can enhance the electrochemical function. Meanwhile, the constructed MPO/CP//AC asymmetric supercapacitor achieves an energy density of 34.3 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 707.2 W kg−1. An encouraging stability of 86.2% was obtained after 8000 cycles at 10 A g−1. Thereby, the proposed novel MPO/CP electrode material with modified electrochemical properties was developed as a prospective candidate for application in energy storage devices.

Biomass derived N/O self-doped porous carbon for advanced supercapacitor electrodes

To satisfy the practical needs of the sustainability and industrialization of supercapacitors, it is essential to maintain good electrochemical performance at high mass loading above the commercial levels (10 mg cm−2). Herein, a unique 3D porous carbon with high mass loading is successfully prepared from Linum usitatissimum L. stem via a simple route of high temperature carbonization and subsequent KOH activation. The as-prepared porous carbon displays rich N/O heteroatoms, hierarchical porous, and interconnected vertical channels, which enable fast electron/ion transport and afford additional capacitance. These characteristics give the resultant carbon high capacitances of 434/245 F g−1 at 1/50 A g−1. Importantly, the as-prepared carbon can achieve mass loadings of 20 mg cm−2 and maintain decent electrochemical performance at this mass loadings, owing to short electron/ion transfer pathway as well as sufficient active sites. Specifically, the assembled symmetric supercapacitor delivers superior areal capacitance of 3.7 F cm−1 at 1 A g−1 and remarkably capacitance retention of 2.5 F cm−1 at 5 A g−1 under 20 mg cm−1. This work enlightens a sustainable and facile way for constructure advanced electrode material.

Polynaphthalene-Based Oxazaborinine Complexes Formulated as Red Light Emitters and High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors.

Developing a solid organic emitter based on an oxazaborinine complex with improved photophysical characteristics has become essential to fulfilling the rising need for optical and electrochemical technology. Two oxazaborinine complexes (TNB (a tri-naphthalene boron complex) and DNB (a di-naphthalene boron complex)) decorated with naphthalene and triphenylamine have been developed, which show emission in the red light region in the solid phase. Their effectiveness as asymmetric supercapacitor electrodes in aqueous electrolytes is also being studied. Polynapthaldimine-substituted DNI (di-naphthalene imine) and TNI (tri-naphthalene imine) have been initially synthesized and converted to a N,O-linked boron complex. TNB in solids (λem 660 nm) and the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composite (λem 632 nm) emit pure red light. The optimized structure has been generated, and the HOMO-LUMO energy was calculated with the help of density functional theory (DFT). Due to the higher conjugation effect and lower HOMO-LUMO energy difference, TNB could be used as a supercapacitor electrode. In a three-electrode configuration, TNB has a maximum specific capacitance of 896.25 F/g. Furthermore, an asymmetric supercapacitor device (ASC) was fabricated in an aqueous electrolyte using TNB as a positive electrode having a high specific capacitance of 155 F/g. Even in an aqueous electrolyte, the ASC device reached the operating potential window of 0 to 1.4 V with an enhanced energy density of 42.19 W h/kg and ∼96% cyclic stability after 10 000 cycles. The reported oxazaborinine complex and its electrochemical efficiency in aqueous electrolytes make it ideal for supercapacitor applications and directly impact the development of advanced electrodes for next-generation supercapacitors.

High-valent bimetal Ni2P/Co2P heterostructures induced by Mo doping as an advanced electrode for hybrid supercapacitors

The development of advanced electrode materials with fast reaction kinetics and optimized morphology is key to achieving high-performance hybrid supercapacitors with high energy density and outstanding cycling performance. Herein, an ingenious strategy is developed to prepare M doped Ni2P/Co2P (M = Cu, Zn, Mo) bimetallic phosphide electrode materials with heterostructure. For the Mo-doped Ni2P/Co2P, the unique morphology of hollow nanocubes consisting of ultrathin nanosheets facilitates the availability of more electrochemical active sites and relieves the deformational effects. In addition, the formation of heterogeneous structures modulates the electronic structure and the causes redistribution of interfacial charges, while the introduction of Mo cation can promote the formation of more high-valent Ni/Co sites, which synergistically accelerate reaction kinetics. Consequently, the Mo-Ni2P/Co2P hollow nanocubes with heterogeneous interfaces exhibit an optimal specific capacitance of 2300 F g−1 at 1 A g−1. In addition, when combined with activated carbon (AC) as a hybrid supercapacitor (HSC), the Mo-Ni2P/Co2P //AC device displays an energy density of 35.56 Wh kg−1 at a splendid power density of 800.0 W kg−1 and a remarkable cycling performance (the capacitance retention of 84.83% after 15,000 cycles). This study reveals that the introduction of Mo cation induces the formation of high-valence Ni/Co, providing a meaningful reference for the construction of high-performance metal phosphides with unique morphology and massive phase boundaries.

Self-assembled hierarchical porous nanoarchitectured 2,6-diaminopyridine decorated N-doped reduced graphene oxide as advanced electrode for high-performance aqueous Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors

2,6-diaminopyridine (DAP), an active organic molecule containing amino groups and pyridine N is expected to be an attractive material for energy storage due to its fast and reversible proton-involved redox activity. Herein, the novel N-doped (or CNTs) and DAP organic molecules double-modified reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites with hierarchical porous nanoarchitectures were successfully designed and synthesized by a simple solvothermal method. Benefiting from the advantages of the three components and the positive synergistic enhancement between them, the newly synthesized N-RGO/DAP and CNTs/RGO/DAP nanocomposites exhibit excellent electrochemical properties, such as high specific capacitance, excellent rate capability and cycling stability. Furthermore, the Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor further assembled with the optimal N-RGO/DAP as cathode delivers excellent Zn-ion energy storage performance in aqueous electrolyte, with a high specific capacitance (capacity) of 320.2 F g−1 (158.3 mAh g−1), excellent energy density of 140.9 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 534 W kg−1, and an ultra-long durability of 95.3% capacitance retention after 16,000 cycles at a large current of 100 mV s−1. This paper provides a novel strategy and advanced electrode nanocomposite with excellent electrochemical properties, which shows great promise in high-performance energy storage devices with high-flexibility, light-weight and sustainability.