Journal of Materials Science, Vol.48, No.6, 2346-2351, 2013
Albumin nanoparticle-coated carbon composite electrode for electrical double-layer biosupercapacitor applications
Albumin nanoparticles were synthesized by a simple coacervation method. The nanoparticles were then applied to the surface of a carbon paste electrode aiming at fabrication of a novel and biocompatible electrode for electrical double-layer capacitors. The specific capacitance per surface area of the electrode is more than 50 times higher than the conventional carbon paste electrode. The electrode exhibits improved rate capability and charge/discharge properties.