Activation of the nickel foam as a current collector for application in supercapacitors

Authors

  • Vadym Kovalenko Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology Gagarina ave., 8, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49005 Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education "Vyatka State University" Moskovskaya str., 36, Kirov, Russian Federation, 610000, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8012-6732
  • Valerii Kotok Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology Gagarina ave., 8, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49005 Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education "Vyatka State University" Moskovskaya str., 36, Kirov, Russian Federation, 610000, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8879-7189
  • Igor Kovalenko Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology Gagarina ave., 8, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49005, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7747-0911

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2018.133472

Keywords:

nickel foam, specific capacity, supercapacitor, etching, oxalic acid, hydrochloric acid, current collector

Abstract

Nickel foam is widely used as a current collector and as a major component of the faradic electrode in supercapacitors. Activation of nickel foam would allow increasing the capacity of the nickel hydroxide electrode or preparing high-speed electrodes without additional active material. Multiple (1 – 20 times) short-term (5 min) treatment in a 1 М solution of HCl, H3BO3 or H2C2O4 has been proposed. The possibilities of activation of commercial nickel foam samples manufactured by “Novoment-Perm” (Russian Federation) and “Linyi Gelon LIB Co Ltd” (China) have been studied. Activated and non-activated nickel foam samples have been studied by means of X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy, electrochemical characteristics were determined by means of cyclic voltamperometry and galvanostatic charge-discharge cycling in the supercapacitor regime. The comparative analysis of nickel foam samples from Chinese and Russain manufacturers has revealed very low reactivity and low susceptibility to activation of nickel foam from Chinese manufacturer. An assumption has been made that low reactivity is because the sample is composed of Ni-P or Ni-B alloy. The maximum specific capacity of 0.084 F/cm2 has been obtained after 20 treatments in HCl solutions. The activation mechanism is the increase in the specific surface area of nickel. However, this value is significantly lower than that of non-activated nickel foam from Russian manufacturer (0.333 F/cm2). It has been discovered that the nickel foam sample from Russian manufacturer can be easily activated. The maximum activation effect is achieved when treated with oxalic acid: specific capacities are 1.213 F/cm2 (one treatment), 6.578 F/cm2 (five treatments) and 20.003 F/cm2 (twenty treatments). The activation mechanism is the formation of nickel oxalate on the surface of nickel foam. The results of the comparative analysis have revealed the effectiveness of activation of the nickel foam sample from Russian manufacturer by multiple short-term treatment with oxalic acid. It has been concluded that activation of the nickel foam sample from Chinese manufacturer by multiple short-term treatment in solutions of hydrochloric, boric and oxalic acids is ineffective. Activation of nickel foam from Chinese manufacturer requires the development of a different method.

Author Biographies

Vadym Kovalenko, Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology Gagarina ave., 8, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49005 Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education "Vyatka State University" Moskovskaya str., 36, Kirov, Russian Federation, 610000

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Additives and Cosmetics

Department of Technologies of Inorganic Substances and Electrochemical Manufacturing

Valerii Kotok, Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology Gagarina ave., 8, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49005 Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education "Vyatka State University" Moskovskaya str., 36, Kirov, Russian Federation, 610000

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Processes, Apparatus and General Chemical Technology

Department of Technologies of Inorganic Substances and Electrochemical Manufacturing

Igor Kovalenko, Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology Gagarina ave., 8, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49005

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor

Department of Inorganic Chemistry

References

  1. Simon, P., Gogotsi, Y. (2008). Materials for electrochemical capacitors. Nature Materials, 7 (11), 845–854. doi: 10.1038/nmat2297
  2. Burke, A. (2007). R&D considerations for the performance and application of electrochemical capacitors. Electrochimica Acta, 53 (3), 1083–1091. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2007.01.011
  3. Lang, J.-W., Kong, L.-B., Liu, M., Luo, Y.-C., Kang, L. (2009). Asymmetric supercapacitors based on stabilized α-Ni(OH)2 and activated carbon. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 14 (8), 1533–1539. doi: 10.1007/s10008-009-0984-1
  4. Lang, J.-W., Kong, L.-B., Wu, W.-J., Liu, M., Luo, Y.-C., Kang, L. (2008). A facile approach to the preparation of loose-packed Ni(OH)2 nanoflake materials for electrochemical capacitors. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 13 (2), 333–340. doi: 10.1007/s10008-008-0560-0
  5. Aghazadeh, M., Ghaemi, M., Sabour, B., Dalvand, S. (2014). Electrochemical preparation of α-Ni(OH)2 ultrafine nanoparticles for high-performance supercapacitors. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 18 (6), 1569–1584. doi: 10.1007/s10008-014-2381-7
  6. Zheng, C., Liu, X., Chen, Z., Wu, Z., Fang, D. (2014). Excellent supercapacitive performance of a reduced graphene oxide/Ni(OH)2 composite synthesized by a facile hydrothermal route. Journal of Central South University, 21 (7), 2596–2603. doi: 10.1007/s11771-014-2218-7
  7. Wang, B., Williams, G. R., Chang, Z., Jiang, M., Liu, J., Lei, X., Sun, X. (2014). Hierarchical NiAl Layered Double Hydroxide/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Nickel Foam Electrodes with Excellent Pseudocapacitive Properties. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6 (18), 16304–16311. doi: 10.1021/am504530e
  8. Kotok, V., Kovalenko, V. (2017). Optimization of nickel hydroxide electrode of the hybrid supercapacitor. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 1 (6 (85)), 4–9. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.90810
  9. Kovalenko, V., Kotok, V. (2017). Definition of effectiveness of β-Ni(OH)2 application in the alkaline secondary cells and hybrid supercapacitors. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 5 (6 (89)), 17–22. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.110390
  10. Chen, M., Xiong, X., Yi, C., Ma, J., Zeng, X. (2014). Ni(OH)2–NiO–NiF Compound Film on Nickel with Superior Pseudocapacitive Performance Prepared by Anodization and Post-hydrothermal Treatment Methods. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 25 (4), 739–746. doi: 10.1007/s10904-014-0152-7
  11. Kotok, V., Kovalenko, V. (2017). The properties investigation of the faradaic supercapacitor electrode formed on foamed nickel substrate with polyvinyl alcohol using. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 4 (12 (88)), 31–37. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.108839
  12. Yu, X., Hua, T., Liu, X., Yan, Z., Xu, P., Du, P. (2014). Nickel-Based Thin Film on Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes as an Efficient Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6 (17), 15395–15402. doi: 10.1021/am503938c
  13. Xiao, J., Zhang, X., Gao, T., Zhou, C., Xiao, D. (2017). Electrochemical formation of multilayered NiO film/Ni foam as a high-efficient anode for methanol electrolysis. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 21 (8), 2301–2311. doi: 10.1007/s10008-017-3570-y
  14. Kotok, V., Kovalenko, V. (2017). The electrochemical cathodic template synthesis of nickel hydroxide thin films for electrochromic devices: role of temperature. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 2 (11 (86)), 28–34. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.97371
  15. Kotok, V., Kovalenko, V. (2017). Electrochromism of Ni(OH)2 films obtained by cathode template method with addition of Al, Zn, Co ions. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 3 (12 (87)), 38–43. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.103010
  16. Solovov, V., Kovalenko, V., Nikolenko, N., Kotok, V., Vlasova, E. (2017). Influence of temperature on the characteristics of Ni(II), Ti(IV) layered double hydroxides synthesised by different methods. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 1 (6 (85)), 16–22. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.90873
  17. Liu, C., Huang, L., Li, Y., Sun, D. (2009). Synthesis and electrochemical performance of amorphous nickel hydroxide codoped with Fe3+ and CO 3 2−. Ionics, 16 (3), 215–219. doi: 10.1007/s11581-009-0383-8
  18. Li, J., Luo, F., Tian, X., Lei, Y., Yuan, H., Xiao, D. (2013). A facile approach to synthesis coral-like nanoporous β-Ni(OH) 2 and its supercapacitor application. Journal of Power Sources, 243, 721–727. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.05.172
  19. Kovalenko, V. L., Kotok, V. A., Sykchin, A. A., Mudryi, I. A., Ananchenko, B. A., Burkov, A. A. et. al. (2016). Nickel hydroxide obtained by high-temperature two-step synthesis as an effective material for supercapacitor applications. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 21 (3), 683–691. doi: 10.1007/s10008-016-3405-2
  20. Xiao-yan, G., Jian-cheng, D. (2007). Preparation and electrochemical performance of nano-scale nickel hydroxide with different shapes. Materials Letters, 61 (3), 621–625. doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2006.05.026
  21. Kovalenko, V., Kotok, V. (2017). Study of the influence of the template concentration under homogeneous precepitation on the properties of Ni(OH)2 for supercapacitors. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 4 (6 (88)), 17–22. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.106813
  22. Tizfahm, J., Safibonab, B., Aghazadeh, M., Majdabadi, A., Sabour, B., Dalvand, S. (2014). Supercapacitive behavior of β-Ni(OH) 2 nanospheres prepared by a facile electrochemical method. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 443, 544–551. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2013.12.024
  23. Aghazadeh, M., Golikand, A. N., Ghaemi, M. (2011). Synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical properties of ultrafine β-Ni(OH)2 nanoparticles. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 36 (14), 8674–8679. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2011.03.144
  24. Kovalenko, V., Kotok, V. (2017). Obtaining of Ni–Al layered double hydroxide by slit diaphragm electrolyzer. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 2 (6 (86)), 11–17. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2017.95699
  25. Kovalenko, V., Kotok, V., Bolotin, O. (2016). Definition of factors influencing on Ni(OH)2 electrochemical characteristics for supercapacitors. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 5 (6 (83)), 17–22. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2016.79406
  26. Hall, D. S., Lockwood, D. J., Bock, C., MacDougall, B. R. (2014). Nickel hydroxides and related materials: a review of their structures, synthesis and properties. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 471 (2174), 20140792–20140792. doi: 10.1098/rspa.2014.0792
  27. Liang, K., Tang, X., Hu, W. (2012). High-performance three-dimensional nanoporous NiO film as a supercapacitor electrode. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (22), 11062. doi: 10.1039/c2jm31526b
  28. Navale, S. T., Mali, V. V., Pawar, S. A., Mane, R. S., Naushad, M., Stadler, F. J., Patil, V. B. (2015). Electrochemical supercapacitor development based on electrodeposited nickel oxide film. RSC Advances, 5 (64), 51961–51965. doi: 10.1039/c5ra07953e
  29. Kotok, V., Kovalenko, V. (2018). A study of multilayered electrochromic platings based on nickel and cobalt hydroxides. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 1 (12 (91)), 29–35. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2018.121679
  30. Kotok, V.A., Kovalenko, V.L., Kovalenko, P.V., Solovov, V.A., Deabate, S., Mehdi, A., Bantignies, J.L., Henn F. (2017) Advanced electrochromic Ni(OH)2/PVA films formed by electrochemical template synthesis. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12(13), 3962 – 3977.
  31. Chao, Yi, Xin-Bo, Xiong, Zhi-Biao, Zou, Jun-Jie, Li, Tuo, Huang, Bin, Li, Jun, Ma, Xie-Rong, Zeng. (2015) Fabrication of Nickel-Based Composite Film Electrode for Supercapacitors by a New Method of Anodization/GCD, Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica,31, 1, 99-104(6)
  32. Gu, L., Wang, Y., Lu, R., Guan, L., Peng, X., Sha, J. (2014). Anodic electrodeposition of a porous nickel oxide–hydroxide film on passivated nickel foam for supercapacitors. J. Mater. Chem. A, 2 (20), 7161–7164. doi: 10.1039/c4ta00205a
  33. Visscher, W., Barendrecht, E. (1980). The anodic oxidation of nickel in alkaline solution. Electrochimica Acta, 25 (5), 651–655. doi: 10.1016/0013-4686(80)87072-1
  34. Seghiouer, A., Chevalet, J., Barhoun, A., Lantelme, F. (1998). Electrochemical oxidation of nickel in alkaline solutions: a voltammetric study and modelling. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 442 (1-2), 113–123. doi: 10.1016/s0022-0728(97)00498-1
  35. Cai, G., Wang, X., Cui, M., Darmawan, P., Wang, J., Eh, A. L.-S., Lee, P. S. (2015). Electrochromo-supercapacitor based on direct growth of NiO nanoparticles. Nano Energy, 12, 258–267. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2014.12.031
  36. Atalay, F. E., Aydogmus, E., Yigit, H., Avcu, D., Kaya, H., Atalay, S. (2014). The Formation of Free Standing NiO Nanostructures on Nickel Foam for Supercapacitors. Acta Physica Polonica A, 125 (2), 224–226. doi: 10.12693/aphyspola.125.224
  37. Yadav, A. A., Chavan, U. J. (2016). Influence of substrate temperature on electrochemical supercapacitive performance of spray deposited nickel oxide thin films. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 782, 36–42. doi: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2016.10.006
  38. Xiong, X., Zhang, J., Ma, J., Zeng, X., Qian, H., Li, Y. (2016). Fabrication of porous nickel (hydr)oxide film with rational pore size distribution on nickel foam by induction heating deposition for high-performance supercapacitors. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 181, 1–6. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2016.06.038
  39. Fares, M., Debili, M. Y. (2016). NiO Formation by Simple Air Oxidation of Nickel Coated Carbon Fibers. Journal of Advanced Microscopy Research, 11 (2), 127–129. doi: 10.1166/jamr.2016.1302
  40. Vlasova, E., Kovalenko, V., Kotok, V., Vlasov, S. (2016). Research of the mechanism of formation and properties of tripolyphosphate coating on the steel basis. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 5 (5 (83)), 33–39. doi: 10.15587/1729-4061.2016.79559

Downloads

Published

2018-06-13

How to Cite

Kovalenko, V., Kotok, V., & Kovalenko, I. (2018). Activation of the nickel foam as a current collector for application in supercapacitors. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 3(12 (93), 56–62. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2018.133472

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 12 (93) (2018): Materials Science

Section

Materials Science

License

Copyright (c) 2018 Vadym Kovalenko, Valerii Kotok, Igor Kovalenko

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The consolidation and conditions for the transfer of copyright (identification of authorship) is carried out in the License Agreement. In particular, the authors reserve the right to the authorship of their manuscript and transfer the first publication of this work to the journal under the terms of the Creative Commons CC BY license. At the same time, they have the right to conclude on their own additional agreements concerning the non-exclusive distribution of the work in the form in which it was published by this journal, but provided that the link to the first publication of the article in this journal is preserved.

A license agreement is a document in which the author warrants that he/she owns all copyright for the work (manuscript, article, etc.).
The authors, signing the License Agreement with TECHNOLOGY CENTER PC, have all rights to the further use of their work, provided that they link to our edition in which the work was published.
According to the terms of the License Agreement, the Publisher TECHNOLOGY CENTER PC does not take away your copyrights and receives permission from the authors to use and dissemination of the publication through the world's scientific resources (own electronic resources, scientometric databases, repositories, libraries, etc.).
In the absence of a signed License Agreement or in the absence of this agreement of identifiers allowing to identify the identity of the author, the editors have no right to work with the manuscript.
It is important to remember that there is another type of agreement between authors and publishers – when copyright is transferred from the authors to the publisher. In this case, the authors lose ownership of their work and may not use it in any way.