Polypyrrole (Ppy)-modified
graphene oxide (GO) electrodes were
synthesized for the first time in a choline chloride–phenol-based
deep eutectic solvent at various temperatures via electrochemical
methods without the addition of any inorganic or organic catalysts.
The surface morphologies and structures of the modified films were
assessed via scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy,
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction techniques.
The electrochemical properties and stability of the modified electrodes
were investigated via cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy
at various temperatures and scan rates. The results showed that the
specific capacitance of the nanocomposites decreased with increasing
scan rate during cycling. Additionally, the specific capacitances
of the pure Ppy and Ppy/GO films increased with increasing temperature
of the electrolyte (monomer-free), attributed to the reduction in
viscosity at elevated temperature. The specific capacitances at 5
mV s
–1
were found to be 1071.78 and 594.79 F g
–1
for Ppy/GO (20 wt %) at 50 and 25 °C, respectively.
It was also observed that the resistance in the cell decreased with
increasing electrolyte temperature. Ppy/GO at 50 mV s
–1
was found to have the highest capacitance retention of 85% after
2000 cycles, showing better cycling stability than the pure Ppy film.
Herein, the incorporation of GO in the Ppy matrix led to improved
specific capacitance and cyclic stability, suggesting that Ppy/GO
could represent a promising electrode material for supercapacitor
applications.