Abstract

• This research investigates the synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical performance of electrospun carbon fibers derived from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) and Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursors under a nitrogen atmosphere. The electrospinning process produces nanofiber mats, which are subsequently carbonized in a nitrogen environment to form carbon fibers. Comprehensive characterization using Raman spectroscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF), X-ray Diffraction analysis (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) elucidates their structural and elemental properties. The synthesized carbon fibers are then prepared for electrodes, and their electrochemical properties, including specific capacitances and energy densities are evaluated. This research seeks to determine the suitability of PVA and PAN based carbon fibers for advanced energy storage applications, potentially advancing the development of high-performance super capacitors and batteries for sustainable energy solutions