Naphthalene Derivative Supported Activated Carbon Composite Electrode with Enhanced Capacitance and Potential Window

A derivative of 1,4-Naphthoquinone coded HBU671 was synthesized and used in addition to activated carbon as composite electrode for supercapacitor application. From the electrochemical properties analysis, a specific capacitance of about 300 F g(-1) exhibited almost two times of that of activated carbon at a scan rate of 100 mV s(-1) and a potential window of - 0.2 - 1V. This improvement is due to the inherent redox reaction in HBU671. Cycle test also proved that this composite is still stable even after 1000 cycle within the applied potential window and it is highly recommended for practical application.