Hydrothermally synthesized ternary NiCoZn-layered double hydroxides

Recent scholarly research has identified layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as highly effective electrode materials for energy storage devices because of their outstanding properties. This paper outlines a study of doping of Nickel and Cobalt in ZIF-8 nanocomposites i.e., (AC/NiCoZn-LDH), synthesized using a simple one-step hydrothermal method. The AC/NiCoZn-LDH composites were subjected to FE-SEM and HR-TEM for morphology study and FTIR to evaluate its chemical and structural attributes. FE-SEM images reveal an irregular and smooth flaky layered structure with stacking layers. HR-TEM analysis provided further insights into the nanostructure, revealing well-defined layers typical of LDHs. FTIR results revealing distinct absorption peaks confirmed the successful integration of activated charcoal, that correspond to metal-oxygen bonds within the NiCoZn-LDH matrix, along with functional groups related to the metal hydroxide bonds, confirming the formation of Layered Double Hydroxides. That can be explored as electrode material in supercapacitors or battery applications.