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TaC Nanowire/Activated Carbon Microfiber Hybrid Structures from Bamboo Fibers
Author(s) -
Tao Xinyong,
Du Jun,
Li Yiping,
Yang Yingchao,
Fan Zheng,
Gan Yongping,
Huang Hui,
Zhang Wenkui,
Dong Lixin,
Li Xiaodong
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
advanced energy materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.08
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1614-6840
pISSN - 1614-6832
DOI - 10.1002/aenm.201100191
Subject(s) - materials science , microfiber , nanowire , supercapacitor , bamboo , electrical resistivity and conductivity , nanotechnology , modulus , composite material , heterojunction , electrochemistry , optoelectronics , electrode , chemistry , engineering , electrical engineering
Hybrid structures consisting of TaC nanowires and activated carbon microfibers are synthesized via a carbothermal method using bamboo fibers as both the carbon source and the template. The nanowires exhibit a Young's modulus of 364.7 GPa and low electrical resistivity of 63.6 μΩ·cm. These unique hierarchical heterostructures of TaC/C demonstrate remarkable energy storage capabilities as a new promising material for high performance supercapacitors.