Synthesis and Characterization of Aluminum-Zinc Based Layered Double Hydroxides for Electrochemical Energy Storage Applications*

Recently, Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) such as Al-Zn based LDH have shown promise in several energy related applications including electrochemical energy storage applications. In this study we will report on the synthesis and characterization of Aluminum and Zinc based LDH (Al:Zn LDH) grown directly on thin foils of aluminum using a chemical bath deposition (CBD) technique. A detail structural and compositional analysis of these materials will be presented. We will also report on the electrochemical properties of these materials in order to determine the utility of these material in development of electrochemical double layer capacitior (super capacitor)