Graphene–ZnO nanocomposites were synthesized successfully through a one-step solvothermal approach. The morphology, structure, and composition of the prepared nanocomposites were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscope(TEM), laser micro Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy(FT-IR). The outcomes confirmed that this approach is comparatively steady, practicable, and operable compared with other reported methods. The electrochemical performance of the graphene-ZnO electrodes was analyzed through cyclic voltammetry, altering-current(AC) impedance, and chronopotentiometry tests. The graphene–ZnO electrodes exhibited an improved electrode performance with higher specific capacitance(115 F·g-1), higher electrochemical stability, and higher energy density than the graphene electrodes and most reported graphene–ZnO electrodes. Graphene–ZnO nanocomposites have a steady reversible charge/discharge behavior, which makes them promising candidates for electrochemical capacitors(ECs).
Graphene-ZnO nanocomposites were synthesized successfully through a one-step solvothermal approach. The mor-phology, structure, and composition of the prepared nanocomposites were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), laser micro Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infra-red spec-troscopy (FT-IR). The outcomes confirmed that this approach is comparatively steady, practicable, and operable compared with other reported methods. The electrochemical performance of the graphene-ZnO electrodes was analyzed through cyclic voltammetry, altering-current (AC) impedance, and chronopotentiometry tests. The graphene-ZnO electrodes exhib-ited an improved electrode performance with higher specific capacitance (115 F·g^-1 ), higher electrochemical stability, and higher energy density than the graphene electrodes and most reported graphene-ZnO electrodes. Graphene-ZnO nanocom-posites have a steady reversible charge/discharge behavior, which makes them promising candidates for electrochemical capacitors (ECs).