Simple, ultra-rapid, versatile method to synthesize cobalt/cobalt oxide nanostructures on carbon fiber paper via intense pulsed white light (IPWL) photothermal reduction for energy storage applications

The intense pulsed white light (IPWL) photothermal reduction process enables ultra-rapid and facile synthesis of cobalt nanoflakes and cobalt oxide nanoparticles on carbon fiber paper (CFP). The IPWL-induced Co3O4 nanoparticle/CFP and Co nanoflake/CFP electrodes exhibit high specific capacity, as well as excellent rate capability and cycle stability.372