AFRL-AFOSR-JP-TR-2016-0057 Hierarchical and Multifunctional Three-dimensional Network of Carbon Nanotubes for Supercapacitor and Strain Sensor Applications

Polyaniline (PANI) was successfully combined with 3DNC as supercapacitor electrodes by two commonly used method: chemical polymerization (CP) and electrochemical deposition (ECD). The combination of PANI and the 3DNC led to a fascinating result, showing high specific capacitance of 615 F/g (CP) and 1120 F/g (ECD) at the current density of 10 A/g. Both electrodes showed stable electrochemical performances at different CV scanning rate and chargingdischarging current. CP synthesized 3DNC/PANI electrode showed long cycle ability of 20.73% loss of specific capacitance after 3000 cycles.