Supercapacitors based on 3D network of activated carbon nanowhiskers wrapped-on graphitized electrospun nanofibers

Due to their cycling stability and high power density, the supercapacitors bridge the power/energy gap between traditional dielectric capacitors and batteries/fuel cells. Electrode materials are key components for making high performance supercapacitors. An activated carbon nanowhiskers (ACNWs) wrapped-on graphitized electrospun nanofiber (GENF) network (ACNWs/GENFN) with 3D porous structure is prepared as a new type of binder-free electrode material for supercapacitors. The supercapacitor based on the ACNWs/GENFN composite material displays an excellent performance with a specific capacitance of 176.5 F g−1 at current density of 0.5 A g−1, an ultrahigh power density of 252.8 kW kg−1 at current density of 800 A g−1 and an outstanding cycling stability of no capacitance loss after 10,000 charge/discharge cycles. Novel binder-free graphitized electrospun 3D nanofiber network wrapped with activated carbon nanowhiskers (ACNWs/GENFN) was produced for supercapacitor which can undergo ultrahigh current density of 800 A g−1 with power density of more than 250 kW kg−1. [Display omitted] •Supercapacitor based on graphitized electrospun 3D nanofiber network wrapped with activated carbon nanowhiskers.•Ultrahigh current density of 800 A g−1.•High power density of more than 250 kW kg−1.•Outstanding cyclic stability.