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Origami and layered-shaped ZnNiFe-LDH synthesized on Cu(OH) 2 nanorods array to enhance the energy storage capability. [Display omitted] The combination of layered nanorod arrays with unique core–shell structure and transition metal layered double hydroxide (LDH) is considered as a feasible solution to improve the electrochemical performances of capacitor electrode. In this study, layered ZnNiFe-LDH@Cu(OH) 2 /CF core–shell nanorod arrays, which consist of ultrathin ZnNiFe-LDHs nanosheet shells and ordered Cu(OH) 2 nanorod inner cores, are successfully designed and fabricated by a typical hydrothermal way and a simple in situ oxidation reaction. The electrode prepared using ZnNiFe-LDH@Cu(OH) 2 /CF nanomaterial reveals an remarkable area capacitance of 6100 mF cm−2 at 3 mA cm−2 current density, which is excellently superior than those of ZnFe-LDH@Cu(OH) 2 /CF, NiFe-LDH@Cu(OH) 2 /CF, Cu(OH) 2 /CF and CF. Additionally, the capacitance retention remains as high as 83.4% after 5000 cycles and a very small Rs (0.567 Ω) can be observed. In addition, an asymmetric supercapacitor device is successfully fabricated employing ZnNiFe-LDH@Cu(OH) 2 /CF. Meanwhile, the ZnNiFe-LDH@Cu(OH) 2 /CF//AC device can achieve an energy density of 44 Wh kg−1 and a corresponding power density of 720 W kg−1 and possess the capability to light up a multi-function monitor for 33 min just using two ASC equipments connected in series. Therefore, the prepared ZnNiFe-LDH@Cu(OH) 2 /CF composite materials with unique structure has great application potential in energy storage devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 bimetallic selenides with core–shell heterostructure in-situ generated on Ni 2 CoS 4 nanorods arrays for high performance supercapacitors. [Display omitted] • Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 composites with the core–shell structure are prepared by simple hydrothermal and in-situ selenization methods. • The synthesized electrode material exhibits good conductivity and a large specific surface area. • The assembled device has a high energy density (53 Wh kg−1) and power density (480 W kg−1). • Two assembled all-solid-state ASCs can light a 2.5 V LED lamp for 11 min. In this paper, Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF core–shell structural nanocomposites are successfully prepared on nickel foam (NF) substrates through a convenient hydrothermal method and tube furnace calcination. Firstly, NiCo 2 O 4 /NF is acquired by a one-step simple hydrothermal method and one-step tube furnace calcination, then it is sulfidated via a one-step hydrothermal method, and finally selenized by stirring to obtain Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF. The results show that in the three-electrode test, the specific capacitance of the Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 electrode is able to reach 6054 mF·cm−2 at a current density of 10 mA·cm−2. The excellent performance of Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF nanocomposites is supposed to give rise to the bimetallic synergistic effect, as well as the unique core–shell structure of its surface-loaded nanosheets. In addition, all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors (ASCs) are composed of activated carbon (AC) as the anode and Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF as the cathode. The prepared Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF//AC ASC devices reach an energy density of 53 Wh kg−1 at a power density of 480 W kg−1. Simultaneously, Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF//AC ASC device has an excellent specific capacitance of 149.06F g−1 at a current density of 0.6 A/g and a capacitance retention rate of 84.0 % after 10,000 electrochemical cycles, which proves its good cycling stability. Impressively, two Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF//AC ASC devices connected in series can light up a 2.5 V LED lamp and continue to illuminate it for 11 min. Our results show that Ni 2 CoS 4 @(NiCo)Se 2 /NF nanocomposites with core–shell structures have great application potential in energy storage devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]