Journal Article

·2025

Enhanced Supercapacitor Performance of Polyindole Nanocomposites via Optimized 2D SnS 2 Nanosheet Integration: Structural, Optical, and Electrochemical Investigations

Emre Beyazay YTU , Zeynep Güven Özdemir YTU , Yaşar Karabul YTU

Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study addresses the growing demand for sustainable energy storage by developing high‐performance supercapacitor electrodes based on polyindole (PIn) nanocomposites integrated with 2D SnS 2 nanosheets. Using cost‐effective and scalable hydrothermal and chemical oxidative polymerization methods, the electrodes were fabricated via spin coating. Structural (XRD, FE‐SEM, and SEM), optical (UV–Vis), and electrochemical (CV, GCD) analyses reveal that the 3% SnS 2 ‐doped composite exhibits a specific capacitance of 188 F/g and an energy density of 25.04 Wh/kg, outperforming pure PIn and many previously reported PIn‐based systems. The layered morphology of SnS 2 enhances ion transport and faradaic activity, making this composite a promising candidate for environmentally friendly hybrid energy storage applications.

Keywords

Supercapacitor Nanocomposite Nanosheet Capacitance Energy storage Electrode Composite number Electrochemistry Materials science Nanotechnology

Subject Areas

Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication ·Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials ·Physical Sciences
Conducting polymers and applications ·Polymers and Plastics ·Physical Sciences
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials ·Biomedical Engineering ·Physical Sciences