The
pristine silver metal–organic framework (Ag-MOF) is
successfully synthesized by the one-pot synthesis method. It serves
as the effective electrode material for supercapacitor application
because of its excellent conductive frame network and electrochemical
activities. The crystal structure, surface morphology, porosity, and
chemical configuration of the Ag-MOF are studied and analyzed using
X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy
(FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM),
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) theory, and X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. The electrochemical behavior of the electrode
material is determined using galvanostatic charge/discharge (GCD),
cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
(EIS). The aggregated platelike morphology of Ag-MOF provides more
electrochemical active sites and shortens the pathway for ion intercalation/deintercalation
which results in outstanding electrochemical performance. The maximum
specific capacity of 606.2 C g–1 is achieved at
a current density of 1 A g–1 in the three-electrode
system. The asymmetric supercapacitor device delivers the maximum
energy density of 48.69 W h kg–1 at a power density
of 608.73 W kg–1. Furthermore, the fabricated device
retains an attractive cyclic stability of 131.14% for 5000 cycles
at a current density of 5 A g–1 claimed as the novel
electrode material in the area of energy storage.