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Supercapacitors (SCs) have fascinating potential for the energy storage systems of the future due to their exceptional power delivery and quick charge and discharge capabilities. However, its energy density continues to be a barrier to its general use. This study investigates the electrochemical properties of electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber (NF) composites embedded with cobalt hydroxide (Co(OH)2) nanoparticles (NPs) for SC electrodes. The synthesis of CNFs involves electrospinning PAN solutions loaded with Co(OH)2 precursors, followed by heat treatment to enhance structural integrity and electrochemical performance. The crystallographic and morphological study of the composite fibres was conducted through different characterization methods. The electrochemical performance of Co3O4/PAN CNFs-based composite electrodes is evaluated through CV, GCD, and EIS measurements, revealing their suitability for SC applications. The findings reveal that the synergistic effects of Co3O4 NPs within the PAN NFs contribute to enhanced specific capacitance, cyclic stability, and rate capability, thus offering significant prospects for the development of high-performance SCs. The Co3O4/PAN CNFs//AC device is constructed using PVA/KOH gel electrolyte, which demonstrated an energy density of 11.19 Whkg−1 at a power density of 1000 Wkg−1. The device exhibits 69% capacitance retention over 3000 cycles at 100 mVs−1, indicating strong cycling stability and electrochemical reversibility, which are crucial for practical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research paper presents the synthesis of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (Glass-FRP) and Natural Fiber-Hybrid Composites (NFHC) using Hand Lay-up techniques. The aim of the this research is on assessing mechanical characteristics of composites made from different natural fibers, including jute, flax, coir, and hair fibers. The study sought to evaluate the influence of natural fiber addition on mechanical characteristics of the composite material and to emphasize the significance of altering fiber type, orientation, resin type, and curing conditions to optimize composite characteristics for particular applications. The mechanical characteristics of these composites were evaluated using tensile and flexural testing. This study significantly enhances the mechanical properties of Glass-FRP composites by incorporating Jute fibers, showcasing a superior tensile strength of 71.29 MPa and the highest flexural strength of 67.73 MPa. The investigation showed that the combination of natural and glass fibers may produce a lightweight, highly-strengthen composite material with enhanced mechanical characteristics that can be employed in a wide range of technical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]