BaS:MnS:Sb <sub>2</sub> S <sub>5</sub> Mixed Metal Chalcogenide Cubes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Exploring Energy Storage and Production Potential
Abstract
ABSTRACT Energy‐efficient semiconducting BaS:MnS:Sb 2 S 5 has been synthesized using a single source precursor method. The resulting dithiocarbamate metallic sulfide has an average crystallite size of 17.77 nm and a small band gap of 3.82 eV. A functional group investigation revealed the presence of several bonds, including the metal sulfide bond. This sulfide exhibited a double‐step thermal breakdown pattern. BaS:MnS:Sb 2 S 5 particles were formed like cubes and tended to form cube‐like formations. The electrochemical charge‐storing behavior of BaS:MnS:Sb 2 S 5 was investigated using a nickel foam electrode and a sulfide slurry. The fabricated electrode demonstrated a satisfactory capacity for charge storage, with a specific capacitance of 762.83 F g −1 . This indicates a substantial amount of potential for long‐term energy storage utilizing electrodes. This electrode has a specific power density of 9084.78 W kg −1 and a low series resistance of ( R s ) = 0.71 Ω, as per impedance measurements. Electro‐catalysis produced an OER overpotential and a corresponding Tafel slope of 233 mV and 157 mV/dec from the electrode. Conversely, for HER activity, the obtained overpotential and subsequent Tafel slope were 386 mV and 73 mV dec −1 , respectively.