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Muddasar M, Mushtaq M, Beaucamp A, Kennedy T, Culebras M, Collins MN. Synthesis of Sustainable Lignin Precursors for Hierarchical Porous Carbons and Their Efficient Performance in Energy Storage Applications. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2024; 12:2352-2363. [PMID: 38362533 PMCID: PMC10865442 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c07202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
Abstract
Lignin-derived porous carbons have great potential for energy storage applications. However, their traditional synthesis requires highly corrosive activating agents in order to produce porous structures. In this work, an environmentally friendly and unique method has been developed for preparing lignin-based 3D spherical porous carbons (LSPCs). Dropwise injection of a lignin solution containing PVA sacrificial templates into liquid nitrogen produces tiny spheres that are lyophilized and carbonized to produce LSPCs. Most of the synthesized samples possess excellent specific surface areas (426.6-790.5 m2/g) along with hierarchical micro- and mesoporous morphologies. When tested in supercapacitor applications, LSPC-28 demonstrates a superior specific capacitance of 102.3 F/g at 0.5 A/g, excellent rate capability with 70.3% capacitance retention at 20 A/g, and a commendable energy density of 2.1 Wh/kg at 250 W/kg. These materials (LSPC-46) also show promising performance as an anode material in sodium-ion batteries with high reversible capacity (110 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1), high Coulombic efficiency, and excellent cycling stability. This novel and green technique is anticipated to facilitate the scalability of lignin-based porous carbons and open a range of research opportunities for energy storage applications.
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- Muhammad Muddasar
- Stokes
Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Stokes
Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Institute
of Material Science, (ICMUV) University of Valencia, Paterna 22085, Spain
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- Stokes
Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
- SFI
Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research, Dublin D02 PN40, Ireland
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Qin H, Sun Y, Rao D, Qiao J. Abiotic reductive removal of organic contaminants catalyzed by carbon materials: A short review. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2021; 93:2374-2390. [PMID: 34250667 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Since the observation that carbon materials can facilitate electron transfer between reactants, there is growing literature on the abiotic reductive removal of organic contaminants catalyzed by them. Most of the interest in these processes arises from the participation of carbon materials in the natural transformation of contaminants and the possibility of developing new strategies for environmental treatment and remediation. The combinations of various carbon materials and reductants have been investigated for the reduction of nitro-organic compounds, halogenated organics, and azo dyes. The reduction rates of a certain compound in carbon-reductant systems vary with the surface properties of carbon materials, although there are controversial conclusions on the properties governing the catalytic performance. This review scrutinizes the contributions of quinone moieties, electron conductivity, and other carbon properties to the activity of carbon materials. It also discusses the contaminant-dependent reduction pathways, that is, electron transfer through conductive carbon and intermediates formed during the reaction, along with possibly additional activation of contaminant molecules by carbon. Moreover, modification strategies to improve the catalytic activity for reduction are summarized. Future research needs are proposed to advance the understanding of reaction mechanisms and improve the practical utility of carbon material for water treatment. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Reduction rates of contaminants in carbon-reductant systems and modification strategies for carbon materials are summarized. Mechanisms for the catalytic activity of carbon materials are discussed. Research needs for new insights into carbon-catalyzed reduction are proposed.
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- Hejie Qin
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, China
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- School of Ecological and Environmental Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, China
- International Joint Research Center for Sustainable Urban Water System, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Wang B, Fu Y, Li J, Liu T. Yolk-shelled Co@SiO 2@Mesoporous carbon microspheres: Construction of multiple heterogeneous interfaces for wide-bandwidth microwave absorption. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 607:1540-1550. [PMID: 34583050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Nowadays, in the practical application of microwave absorption, it is still urgent and challenging to develop the microwave absorber with broadened bandwidth at a single thickness. Constructing composites with multi-component and multi-structure has been an effective strategy to obtain enhanced microwave absorption performance. Herein, yolk-shelled Co@SiO2@Mesoporous carbon (Co@SiO2@MC) microspheres were prepared by in-situ one-pot synthesis, carbonization reduction, and subsequent etching. The mesoporous carbon shell and hollow cavity structure were obtained simultaneously by controlling the etching of SiO2. The large carbon-air interface in the mesoporous shell and interior voids extend the propagation path of electromagnetic wave and enhance scattering. Owing to strong dielectric/magnetic loss, synergistic effect between different components and microstructures, as well as excellent impedance matching, Co@SiO2@MC microspheres exhibit desirable microwave absorption performance. Notably, for the sample with mesoporous carbon shell thickness of 25 nm, the effective absorption bandwidth (reflection loss below -10 dB) is as wide as 9.6 GHz (8.4-18 GHz), completely covering the whole X and Ku bands at 3.7 mm. The ultra-wide absorption bandwidth of the yolk-shelled Co@SiO2@MC microspheres highlight their potential application in the field of microwave absorption. Furthermore, this work provides new insights for the preparation of multi-component/multi-structure microwave absorbers.
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- Baolei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, No.37 Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, No.37 Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, No.37 Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, No.37 Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100191, PR China.
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Boron/oxygen-induced surface modification of carbon material and the use of p-aminophenol as electrolyte additive: Cooperative effect for increased capacitive performance in acidic or alkaline electrolyte. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.114991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Wang B, Liao H, Xie X, Wu Q, Liu T. Bead-like cobalt nanoparticles coated with dielectric SiO2 and carbon shells for high-performance microwave absorber. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 578:346-357. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.05.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Torres D, Pérez-Rodríguez S, Sebastián D, Pinilla JL, Lázaro MJ, Suelves I. Capacitance Enhancement of Hydrothermally Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanofibers. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1056. [PMID: 32486258 PMCID: PMC7352485 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nanocarbon materials present sp2-carbon domains skilled for electrochemical energy conversion or storage applications. In this work, we investigate graphene oxide nanofibers (GONFs) as a recent interesting carbon material class. This material combines the filamentous morphology of the starting carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and the interlayer spacing of graphene oxide, and exhibits a domain arrangement accessible for fast transport of electrons and ions. Reduced GONFs (RGONFs) present the partial removal of basal functional groups, resulting in higher mesoporosity, turbostratic stacking, and surface chemistry less restrictive for transport phenomena. Besides, the filament morphology minimizes the severe layer restacking shown in the reduction of conventional graphene oxide sheets. The influence of the reduction temperature (140-220 °C) on the electrochemical behaviour in aqueous 0.5 M H2SO4 of RGONFs is reported. RGONFs present an improved capacitance up to 16 times higher than GONFs, ascribed to the unique structure of RGONFs containing accessible turbostratic domains and restored electronic conductivity. Hydrothermal reduction at 140 °C results in the highest capacitance as evidenced by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements (up to 137 F·g-1). Higher temperatures lead to the removal of sulphur groups and slightly thicker graphite domains, and consequently a decrease of the capacitance.
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- Daniel Torres
- Instituto de Carboquímica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.P.-R.); (D.S.); (J.L.P.); (M.J.L.); (I.S.)
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Zhang ZX, Wang S, Li SM, Shan SL, Wang H, Lu JX. Synthesis of Ag nanoparticles/ordered mesoporous carbon as a highly efficient catalyst for the electroreduction of benzyl bromide. RSC Adv 2020; 10:756-762. [PMID: 35494476 PMCID: PMC9048727 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra08930f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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To develop efficient catalysts for the electroreduction of organic halides, a facile one-pot synthesis of Ag nanoparticles/ordered mesoporous carbon electrode materials via the self-assembly of CH3COOAg and resol in the presence of triblock copolymer is proposed. The resultant electrode materials possess uniform mesopore sizes (3.3 nm) and pore volumes (∼0.28 cm3 g−1), high specific surface areas (∼500 m2 g−1), and uniformly dispersed Ag nanoparticles (12–36 nm) loaded within the carbon matrix. Cyclic voltammetry, measurements of electrochemically active surface area, and electrolysis experiments were conducted to understand the correlations between the catalytic ability and the structural and textural features of the catalysts. Excellent bibenzyl yield (98%) and remarkable reusability were obtained under mild conditions. The results confirm that the prepared nanocomposites show outstanding performance in the electroreduction degradation of PhCH2Br to bibenzyl. To develop efficient catalysts for the electroreduction of organic halides, a facile one-pot synthesis of Ag nanoparticles/ordered mesoporous carbon electrode materials via the self-assembly is proposed.![]()
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- Zhi-Xia Zhang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 P. R. China
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Oxygen reduction reaction mechanism and kinetics on M-NxCy and M@N-C active sites present in model M-N-C catalysts under alkaline and acidic conditions. J Solid State Electrochem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-019-04436-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gommes CJ, Asset T, Drnec J. Small-angle scattering by supported nanoparticles: exact results and useful approximations. J Appl Crystallogr 2019. [DOI: 10.1107/s1600576719003935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In functional materials, nanoparticles are often dispersed in a porous support for the purpose of stabilizing them. This makes their characterization by small-angle scattering challenging because the signal comprises contributions from the nanoparticles of interest, from the inert support and from their cross-correlation. Exact analytical expressions for all three contributions are derived in the case of a Gaussian-field model of the porous support, with nanoparticles randomly distributed over the surface. For low nanoparticle loading, the expressions simplify to the addition of properly scaled support and particle scattering. For higher loadings, however, the cross-correlation cannot be ignored. Two approximations are introduced, which capture correlation effects in cases where the pores of the support are much larger or only slightly larger than the nanoparticles. The methods of the paper are illustrated with the small-angle X-ray scattering analysis of hollow metallic nanoparticles supported on porous carbon.
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Performance and stability of counter electrodes based on reduced few-layer graphene oxide sheets and reduced graphene oxide quantum dots for dye-sensitized solar cells. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.03.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Pérez-Rodríguez S, Sebastián D, Lázaro MJ. Electrochemical oxidation of ordered mesoporous carbons and the influence of graphitization. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.02.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mînzatu V, Davidescu CM, Negrea P, Ciopec M, Muntean C, Hulka I, Paul C, Negrea A, Duțeanu N. Synthesis, Characterization and Adsorptive Performances of a Composite Material Based on Carbon and Iron Oxide Particles. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E1609. [PMID: 30935127 PMCID: PMC6479688 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20071609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of this paper was to produce a new composite material based on carbon and iron oxides, starting from soluble starch and ferric chloride. The composite material was synthesized by simple thermal decomposition of a reaction mass obtained from starch and iron chloride, in an inert atmosphere. Starch used as a carbon source also efficiently stabilizes the iron oxides particles obtained during the thermal decomposition. The reaction mass used for the thermal decomposition was obtained by simultaneously mixing the carbon and iron oxide precursors, without addition of any precipitation agent. The proper composite material can be obtained by rigorously adhering to the stirring time, temperature, and water quantity used during the preparation of the reaction mass, as well as the thermal regime and the controlled atmosphere used during the thermal decomposition. Synthesized materials were characterized using thermogravimetric analysis, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR). The performances of the obtained material were highlighted by studying their adsorbent properties and by determining the maximum adsorption capacity for arsenic removal from aqueous solutions.
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- Vasile Mînzatu
- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Engineering, Research Institute for Renewable Energy, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental, Victoria Square, no. 2, Timisoara 300006, Romania.
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