The performance of heteroatom-doped carbon nanotubes synthesized via a hydrothermal method on the oxygen reduction reaction and specific capacitance

Elagib, Tienah H. H. and Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed and Alam, Md. Zahangir and Alkhatib, Ma'an Fahmi Rashid and Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed and Hassan, Elwathig A. M. (2023) The performance of heteroatom-doped carbon nanotubes synthesized via a hydrothermal method on the oxygen reduction reaction and specific capacitance. Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials Special Issue. pp. 1-14. ISSN 1847-9286

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Abstract

Due to the increasing demand for electrochemical energy storage, various novel electrode and catalysis materials for supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries have developed over the last decade. The structure and characteristics of these catalyst materials have a major effect on the device's performance. In order to lower the costs associated with electrochemical systems, electrochemical systems, metal-free catalysis materials can be employed. In this study, metal-free catalysts composed of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) dual-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes were synthesized using a straightforward and cost-effective single-step hydrothermal method. Carbon nanotubes served as the carbon source, while l-cysteine amino acid and thiourea acted as doping elements. As a result of the physicochemical characterization, many defects and a porous structure were noted, along with the successful insertion of nitrogen and sulfur into the carbon nanotube was confirmed. According to the cyclic voltammetry tests for the dual-doped samples in alkaline conditions, the D-CNT2 catalyst exhibited onset potentials of -0.30 V higher than the -0.37 V observed for the D-CNT3 catalyst. This indicates enhanced oxygen–reduction reaction due to the synergistic effects of the heteroatoms in the structure and the presence of chemically active sites. Moreover, the outstanding specific capacitance of the D-CNT2 catalyst (214.12 F g-1 at scanning rates of 1 mV s-1) reflects the effective porosity of the proposed catalyst. These findings highlight the potential of N/S dual–doped carbon nanotubes for electrocatalytic applications, contributing to efficient energy conversion.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Metal-free catalyst; electrochemical energy storage; catalytic activity; porous structure
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Nassereldeen Kabbashi
Date Deposited:	22 May 2023 15:23
Last Modified:	22 May 2023 15:23
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/104684

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