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Nanostructured core/shell electrodes have been experimentally demonstrated promising for high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices. However, chemical insights into the significant roles of nanowire cores on the growth of shells and their supercapacitor behaviors still remain as a research shortfall. In this work, by substituting 1/3 cobalt in the Co 3 O 4  nanowire core with nickel, a 61% enhancement of the specific mass-loading of the Ni(OH) 2  shell, a tremendous 93% increase of the volumetric capacitance and a superior cyclability were achieved in a novel NiCo 2 O 4 /Ni(OH) 2  core/shell electrode in contrast to a Co 3 O 4 /Ni(OH) 2  one. A comparative study suggested that not only the growth of Ni(OH) 2  shells but also the contribution of cores were attributed to the overall performances. Importantly, their chemical origins were revealed through a theoretical simulation of the core/shell interfacial energy changes. Besides, asymmetric supercapacitor devices and applications were also explored. The scientific clues and practical potentials obtained in this work are helpful for the design and analysis of alternative core/shell electrode materials.

Chemical insights into the roles of nanowire cores on the growth and supercapacitor performances of Ni-Co-O/Ni(OH)2 core/shell electrodes