Method for forming molybdenum carbide- containing nanocomposite electrode

A method for forming a molybdenum carbide- containing nanocomposite electrode, comprising:

• forming nitrogen-doped molybdenum carbide nanosheets by:
• reacting an ammonium molybdate with an amino triazole in an ethanolic solution to form a reaction product;
• and
• calcining the reaction product under nitrogen;
• mixing at least one binding compound, at least one conductive additive, and at least one electrolyte to form a slurry;
• mixing the nitrogen-doped molybdenum carbide nanosheets with the slurry to form a synthesis mixture;
• coating the synthesis mixture onto a surface of an electrode substrate;
• and
• drying the nanocomposite electrode at a temperature less than 100° C. to form the nanocomposite electrode;
• wherein the nanocomposite electrode comprises:
• the electrode substrate;
• the nitrogen-doped molybdenum carbide nanosheets;
• the at least one electrolyte;
• the at least one binding compound;
• and
• the at least one conductive additive;
• wherein the electrolyte at least partially penetrates pores of the nitrogen-doped molybdenum carbide nanosheets;
• and
• wherein the nitrogen-doped molybdenum carbide nanosheets are an outer layer of the nanocomposite electrode.