3D Hollow Flower-like CoWO4 Derived from ZIF-67 Grown on Ni-foam for High-Performance Asymmetrical Supercapacitors.

A three-dimensional (3D) hollow CoWO4 composite grown on Ni-foam (3D-H CoWO4 /NF) based on a flower-like metal-organic framework (MOF) is designed by utilizing a facile dipping and hydrothermal approach. The 3D-H CoWO4 /NF not only possesses large specific areas and rich active sites, but also accommodates volume expansion/contraction during charge/discharge processes. In addition, the unique structure facilitates fast electron/ion transport of 3D-H CoWO4 /NF. Meanwhile, a series of characterization measurements demonstrate the appropriate morphology and excellent electrochemical performance of the material. The 3D-H CoWO4 /NF possesses a high specific capacitance of 1395 F g-1 , an excellent cycle stability with 89% retention after 3000 cycles and superior rate property. Furthermore, the 3D-H CoWO4 /NF can be used as a cathode to configurate an asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC), and 3D-H CoWO4 /NF//AC shows a good energy density (29.0 W h kg-1 ). This work provides a facile method for the preparation of 3D-hollow electrode materials with high electrochemical capability for advanced energy storage devices.