Facile Fabrication of Binary Mixed Phase Ru Doped Fe2O3 as a Potential Electrode Material for High-Performance Supercapacitors

Sanjaykumar S. Pujari1

Rushikesh G. Bobade2

Revanappa C. Ambare2,Email

Balkrishna J. Lokhande1,Email
 

1Lab of Electrochemical Studies, School of Physical Sciences, PAH Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra, 413255, India
2Department of Physics, KMC, College, Raigad (Affiliated to University of Mumbai), Maharashtra, Khopoli, 410203, India

Abstract

This study presents the synthesis of Ru:Fe2O3 thin films using the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) method for supercapacitor applications, with a focus on the effect of calcination temperature variation. Comprehensive analytical characterization through X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and wettability measurements confirmed the successful synthesis and morphological and structural parameter of the Ru:Fe2Onano-composite. The Ru:Fe2Oelectrodes demonstrated outstanding electrochemical performance, achieving a specific capacitance (Cs) of 854.1 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s in a 1M KOH electrolyte. Additionally, the electrodes exhibited an impressive energy density of 82.6 Wh/kg, a power density of 0.8 kW/kg, and an efficiency of 55.1%. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) indicated lower internal resistance (1.1 Ω), as well as reduced charge transfer and diffusion resistance compared to other electrodes.