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Saeed M, Shahzad U, Fazle Rabbee M, Manzar R, Al-Humaidi JY, Siddique A, Sheikh TA, Althomali RH, Qamar T, Rahman MM. Potential Development of Porous Carbon Composites Generated from the Biomass for Energy Storage Applications. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400394. [PMID: 38847495 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Creating an innovative and environmentally friendly energy storage system is of vital importance due to the growing number of environmental problems and the fast exhaustion of fossil fuels. Energy storage using porous carbon composites generated from biomass has attracted a lot of attention in the research community. This is primarily due to the environmentally friendly nature, abundant availability in nature, accessibility, affordability, and long-term viability of macro/meso/microporous carbon sourced from a variety of biological materials. Extensive information on the design and the building of an energy storage device that uses supercapacitors was a part of this research. This study examines both porous carbon electrodes (ranging from 44 to 1050 F/g) and biomasses with a large surface area (between 215 and 3532 m2/g). Supposedly, these electrodes have a capacitive retention performance of about 99.7 percent after 1000 cycles. The energy density of symmetric supercapacitors is also considered, with values between 5.1 and 138.4 Wh/kg. In this review, we look at the basic structures of biomass and how they affect porous carbon synthesis. It also discusses the effects of different structured porous carbon materials on electrochemical performance and analyzes them. In recent developments, significant steps have been made across various fields including fuel cells, carbon capture, and the utilization of biomass-derived carbonaceous nanoparticles. Notably, our study delves into the innovative energy conversion and storage potentials inherent in these materials. This comprehensive investigation seeks to lay the foundation for forthcoming energy storage research endeavors by delineating the current advancements and anticipating potential challenges in fabricating porous carbon composites sourced from biomass.
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- Mohsin Saeed
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian College Lahore (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. BOX, 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical & Biological Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical & Biological Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Art and Science, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Al-Dawasir, 11991, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Nallapureddy J, Sreekanth TVM, Pallavolu MR, Srinivasa Babu PS, Nallapureddy RR, Jung JH, Joo SW. Strategic Way of Synthesizing Heteroatom-Doped Carbon Nano-onions Using Waste Chicken Fat Oil for Energy Storage Devices. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38655915 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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An easy way of synthesizing low-cost carbon nanomaterials without the need for high-temperature processing approach is critical for energy storage applications because the demand has increased for affordable, long-term, and environmentally friendly synthesized carbon-based materials. Herein, we synthesized multilayered graphitic carbon nano-onions (CNOs) using an oil-wick flame pyrolysis approach, employing biowaste (chicken fat) oil as a cost-effective precursor. The prepared CNOs can provide enhanced ion movement and less resistance for electron transport by interconnecting CNO particles with one another. Furthermore, heteroatom (S,N)-doped CNOs (h-CNOs) were synthesized to optimize the hydrophilic and conductive properties of carbon materials, which eventually exalted the capacitive charge transfer kinetics. The h-CNOs demonstrated superior, highest specific capacitance of 261 F/g, while the undoped CNOs showed a capacitance of 180.6 F/g at a current density of 1 A/g. In addition to capacitance, the h-CNOs also demonstrated a rate capability of 69% and a good cycling stability of 97.5% under high current densities. An asymmetric supercapacitor was fabricated using the h-CNOs as the negative and MnCo2S4 (MCS) as the positive electrode. The device showed high energy and power performance of 32.8 Wh/kg and 7350 W/kg, respectively, with a capacitance retention of 97% over 5000 cycles. Considering the facile strategic way to produce novel carbonaceous materials derived from biowaste oil (chicken fat oil), this could be considered a potential advantage for commercial energy storage devices and may open the door to producing inexpensive, industrially revolutionizing energy storage devices.
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- Jyothi Nallapureddy
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Flexible Electronics, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522302, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Long SY, Qin Y, Liu JL, Xian XQ, Zhou LQ, Lv WD, Tang PD, Wang QY, Du QS. Study on the lignin-derived sp 2-sp 3 hybrid hard carbon materials and the feasibility for industrial production. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5091. [PMID: 38429354 PMCID: PMC10907742 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54190-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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Hard carbon has been widely used in anode of lithium/sodium ion battery, electrode of supercapacitor, and carbon molecular sieve for CO2 capture and hydrogen storage. In this study the lignin derived hard carbon products are investigated, and the conclusions are abstracted as follows. (1) The lignin derived hard carbon products consist of microcrystal units of sp2 graphene fragments, jointed by sp3 carbon atoms and forming sp2-sp3 hybrid hard carbon family. (2) From the lignin precursors to the sp2-sp3 hybrid hard carbon products, most carbon atoms retain their original electron configurations (sp2 or sp3) and keep their composition in lignin. (3) The architectures of lignin-derived hard carbon materials are closely dependent on the forms of their lignin precursors, and could be preformed by different pretreatment techniques. (4) The carbonization of lignin precursors follows the mechanism "carbonization in situ and recombination nearby". (5) Due to the high carbon ratio and abundant active functional groups in lignin, new activation techniques could be developed for control of pore size and pore volume. In general lignin is an excellent raw material for sp2-sp3 hybrid hard carbon products, a green and sustainable alternative resource for phenolic resin, and industrial production for lignin derived hard carbon products would be feasible.
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- Si-Yu Long
- National Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass Energy Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass Energy Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass Energy Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass Energy Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- Fujian Yuanfu Biomass Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangle, Sanming, 353300, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Yuanfu Biomass Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangle, Sanming, 353300, Fujian, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass Energy Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass Energy Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass Energy Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China.
- Fujian Yuanfu Biomass Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangle, Sanming, 353300, Fujian, China.
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Samartzis N, Athanasiou M, Sygellou L, Yannopoulos SN. Direct Graphene Deposition via a Modified Laser-Assisted Method for Interdigitated Microflexible Supercapacitors. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2024; 7:3782-3792. [PMID: 38912400 PMCID: PMC11192044 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.3c05387] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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The transcendence toward smarter technologies and the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things requires miniaturized energy storage systems, which may also be shape-conformable, such as microflexible supercapacitors. Their fabrication must be compatible with emerging manufacturing platforms with regard to scalability and sustainability. Here, we modify a laser-based method we recently developed for simultaneously synthesizing and transferring graphene onto a selected substrate. The modification of the method lies in the tuning of two key parameters, namely, the inclination of the laser beam and the distance between the precursor material and the acceptor substrate. A proper combination of these parameters enables the displacement of the trace of the transmitted laser beam from the deposited graphene film area. This mitigates the negative effects that arise from the laser-induced ablation of graphene on heat-sensitive substrates and significantly improves the electrical conductivity of the graphene films. The optimized graphene exhibits very high C/O (36) and sp2/sp3 (13) ratios. Post-transport irradiation was used to transform the continuous graphene films to interdigitated electrodes. The capacitance of the microflexible supercapacitor was measured to be among the highest reported ones in relation to interdigitated supercapacitors with electrodes based on laser-grown graphene. The device shows good cycling stability, retaining 91% of its capacitance after 10,000 cycles, showing no substantial degradation after applying bending conditions. This promising laser-based approach emerges as a viable alternative for the fabrication of microflexible interdigitated supercapacitors for paper electronics and smart textiles.
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- Nikolaos Samartzis
- Foundation
for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute
of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), Patras GR-26504, Greece
- Department
of Physics, University of Patras, Patras GR-26504, Greece
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- Foundation
for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute
of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), Patras GR-26504, Greece
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- Foundation
for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute
of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), Patras GR-26504, Greece
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- Foundation
for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute
of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), Patras GR-26504, Greece
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras GR-26504, Greece
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Choi JW, Park DG, Kim KH, Choi WH, Park MG, Kang JK. 3D nitrogen-doped carbon frameworks with hierarchical pores and graphitic carbon channels for high-performance hybrid energy storages. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:566-577. [PMID: 37987204 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01473h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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In principle, hybrid energy storages can utilize the advantages of capacitor-type cathodes and battery-type anodes, but their cathode and anode materials still cannot realize a high energy density, fast rechargeable capability, and long-cycle stability. Herein, we report a strategy to synthesize cathode and anode materials as a solution to overcome this challenge. Firstly, 3D nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous graphitic carbon (NHPGC) frameworks were synthesized as cathode materials using Co-Zn mixed metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). A high capacity is achieved due to the abundant nitrogen and micropores produced by the MOF nanocages and evaporation of Zn. Also, fast ion/electron transport channels were derived through the Co-catalyzed hierarchical porosity control and graphitization. Moreover, tin oxide precursors were introduced in NHPGC to form the SnO2@NHPGC anode. Operando X-ray diffraction revealed that the rescaled subnanoparticles as anodic units facilitated the high capacity during ion insertion-induced rescaling. Besides, the Sn-N bonds endowed the anode with a cycling stability. Furthermore, the NHPGC cathode and SnO2@NHPGC achieved an ultrahigh energy density (up to 244.5 W h kg-1 for Li and 146.1 W h kg-1 for Na), fast rechargeable capability (up to 93C-rate for Li and 147C-rate for Na) as exhibited by photovoltaic recharge within a minute and a long-cycle stability with ∼100% coulombic efficiency over 10 000 cycles.
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- Jae Won Choi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NanoCentury Institute, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 14-gil 5 Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NanoCentury Institute, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Chemical Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Petrochemical Materials, Chonnam National University, 50 Daehak-ro, Yeosu-si 59631, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NanoCentury Institute, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Advanced Cell Platform Group, Samsung SDI, 150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-Si, Gyeonggi-do, 17084, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NanoCentury Institute, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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Barakat NAM, Mahmoud MS, Moustafa HM. Comparing specific capacitance in rice husk-derived activated carbon through phosphoric acid and potassium hydroxide activation order variations. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1460. [PMID: 38233435 PMCID: PMC10794207 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49675-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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This manuscript investigates the influence of the chemical activation step order and process parameters on the specific capacitance of activated carbon derived from rice husk. The chemical activation was performed either before or after the carbonization step, using phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) as activating agents. For activation before carbonization, the carbonization process was conducted at various temperatures (600, 750, 850, and 1050 °C). On the other hand, for activation after carbonization, the effect of the volume of the chemical agent solution was studied, with 0, 6, 18, 21, 24, and 30 mL/g of phosphoric acid and 0, 18, 30, 45, 60, and 90 mL/g of 3.0 M KOH solution. The results revealed that in the case of chemical activation before carbonization, the optimum temperature for maximizing specific capacitance was determined to be 900 °C. Conversely, in the case of chemical activation after carbonization, the optimal volumes of the chemical agent solutions were found to be 30 mL/g for phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and 21 mL/g for potassium hydroxide (KOH). Moreover, it was observed that utilizing phosphoric acid treatment before the carbonization step leads to an 21% increase in specific capacitance, attributed to the retention of inorganic compounds, particularly silica (SiO2). Conversely, when rice husks were treated with KOH after the carbonization step, the specific capacitance was found to be doubled compared to treatment with KOH prior to the carbonization step due to embedding of SiO2 and KHCO3 inorganic constituents. This study provides valuable insights into the optimization of the chemical activation step order and process parameters for enhanced specific capacitance in rice husk-derived activated carbon. These findings contribute to the development of high-performance supercapacitors using rice husk as a sustainable and cost-effective precursor material.
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- Nasser A M Barakat
- Faculty of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, El-Minia, 61516, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, El-Minia, 61516, Egypt
- Department of Engineering, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Suhar, 311, Oman
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- Faculty of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, El-Minia, 61516, Egypt
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Scarcello A, Alessandro F, Cruz Salazar Y, Arias Polanco M, Vacacela Gomez C, Tene T, Guevara M, Bellucci S, Straface S, Caputi LS. Stable Supercapacitors Based on Activated Carbon Prepared from Italian Orange Juice. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:71. [PMID: 38202526 PMCID: PMC10780622 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The development of efficient energy storage systems is critical in the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. In this context, the present work investigates the viability of using orange juice, as a promising and sustainable precursor, for the synthesis of activated carbon electrodes for supercapacitor technologies. Through the carbonization-activation process and controlling the preparation parameters (KOH ratio and activation time), we have tailored the specific surface area (SSA) and pore size distribution (PSD) of the resulting carbon materials-crucial parameters that support supercapacitive performance. Several spectroscopic, morphological, and electrochemical techniques are used to characterize the obtained carbon materials. In particular, our optimization efforts revealed that a 5:1 KOH ratio with an activation time up to 120 min produced the highest SSA of about 2203 m2/g. Employing these optimal conditions, we fabricated symmetric coin cell supercapacitors using Na2SO4 as the electrolyte, which exhibited interesting specific capacitance (~56 F/g). Durability testing over 5000 cycles sustained the durability of the as-made activated carbon electrodes, suggesting an excellent retention of specific capacitance. This study not only advances the field of energy storage by introducing a renewable material for electrode fabrication but also contributes to the broader goal of waste reduction through the repurposing of food byproducts.
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- Andrea Scarcello
- Surface Nanoscience Group, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ITM), Via P. Bucci 17/C, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Surface Nanoscience Group, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- Laboratorio de Nanotecnología, Area de Ciencias Básicas y Ambientales, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, Av. Los Próceres, Santo Domingo 10602, Dominican Republic
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- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, 00044 Frascati, Italy;
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- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Loja 110160, Ecuador
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba 060155, Ecuador
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- Department of Environmental Engineering (DIAm), University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, Cubo 42B, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Surface Nanoscience Group, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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Luo KH, Yan M, Hung YH, Kuang JY, Chang HC, Lai YJ, Yeh JM. Polyaniline Composites Containing Eco-Friendly Biomass Carbon from Agricultural-Waste Coconut Husk for Enhancing Gas Sensor Performance in Hydrogen Sulfide Detection. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4554. [PMID: 38232031 PMCID: PMC10708403 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide, a colorless, flammable gas with a distinct rotten egg odor, poses severe health risks in industrial settings. Sensing hydrogen sulfide is crucial for safeguarding worker safety and preventing potential accidents. This study investigated the gas-sensing performance of an electroactive polymer (i.e., polyaniline, PANI) and its composites with active carbon (AC) (i.e., PANI-AC1 and PANI-AC3) toward H2S at room temperature. PANI-AC composites-coated IDE gas sensors were fabricated and their capability of detecting H2S at concentrations ranging from 1 ppm to 30 ppm was tested. The superior gas-sensing performance of the PANI-AC composites can be attributed to the increased surface area of the materials, which provided increased active sites for doping processes and enhanced the sensing capability of the composites. Specifically, the incorporation of AC in the PANI matrix resulted in a substantial improvement in the doping process, which led to stronger gas-sensing responses with higher repeatability and higher stability toward H2S compared to the neat PANI-coated IDE sensor. Furthermore, the as-prepared IDE gas sensor exhibited the best sensing response toward H2S at 60% RH. The use of agricultural-waste coconut husk for the synthesis of these high-performance gas-sensing materials promotes sustainable and eco-friendly practices while improving the detection and monitoring of H2S gas in industrial settings.
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- Kun-Hao Luo
- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District‚ Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District‚ Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District‚ Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District‚ Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District‚ Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Quemoy University, Jinning Township, Kinmen County 89250, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District‚ Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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Andrew LJ, Gillman ER, Walters CM, Lizundia E, MacLachlan MJ. Multi-Responsive Supercapacitors from Chiral Nematic Cellulose Nanocrystal-Based Activated Carbon Aerogels. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301947. [PMID: 37093171 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The development of long-lived electrochemical energy storage systems based on renewable materials is integral for the transition toward a more sustainable society. Supercapacitors have garnered considerable interest given their impressive cycling performance, low cost, and safety. Here, the first example of a chiral nematic activated carbon aerogel is shown. Specifically, supercapacitor materials are developed based on cellulose, a non-toxic and biodegradable material. The chiral nematic structure of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) is harnessed to obtain free-standing hierarchically ordered activated carbon aerogels. To impart multifunctionality, iron- and cobalt-oxide nanoparticles are incorporated within the CNC matrix. The hierarchical structure remains intact even at nanoparticle concentrations of ≈70 wt%. The aerogels are highly porous, with specific surface areas up to 820 m2 g-1 . A maximum magnetization of 17.8 ± 0.1 emu g-1 with superparamagnetic behavior is obtained, providing a base for actuator applications. These materials are employed as symmetric supercapacitors; owing to the concomitant effect of the hierarchically arranged carbon skeleton and KOH activation, a maximum Cp of 294 F g-1 with a capacitance retention of 93% after 2500 cycles at 50 mV s-1 is achieved. The multifunctionality of the composite aerogels opens new possibilities for the use of biomass-derived materials in energy storage and sensing applications.
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- Lucas J Andrew
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Life Cycle Thinking Group, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, 48013, Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
- Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, University of British Columbia, 2355 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4, Canada
- WPI Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan
- UBC BioProducts Institute, 2385 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Abdulsalam J, Otun K, Gardee N, Patel B, Leswifi T, Mathe MK. Activated Biocarbon from Paper Mill Sludge as Electrode Material for Supercapacitors: Comparative Performance Evaluation in Two Aqueous Electrolytes. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:5285-5299. [PMID: 36816683 PMCID: PMC9933106 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The valorization of a South African paper mill waste sludge into an activated biocarbon electrode material for energy storage application is reported. The valorization method is a two-step synthesis that comprises hydrothermal carbonization and NaOH activation of paper mill waste at 700 °C to produce activated biocarbon. The development of high porosity carbon material with a surface area of 1139 m2/g was observed. The synthesized biocarbon electrode exhibited good specific capacitance (C sp) values of 206 and 157 Fg-1, from a three-electrode cell in neutral (1 M Na2SO4) and alkali (3 M KOH) electrolytes, respectively. The electrolyte concentration purportedly has a considerable effect on specific capacitance. In both electrolytes, symmetric triangular curves in galvanostatic charge-discharge point to a quick charge-discharge process. Synthesized material testing with a two-electrode cell in 3 M KOH and 1 M Na2SO4 electrolytes, respectively, delivered specific capacitances of 125 and 152 Fg-1, with the corresponding energy densities of 17.4 and 21.1 Wh kg-1. The material had capacity retention efficiencies of 83 and 92% after 5000 cycles in 3 M KOH and 1 M Na2SO4 electrolytes, respectively. The electrode material performance of the activated biocarbon from paper sludge clearly shows its potential for electrochemical energy storage. The reported results present an exciting potential contribution of the pulp and paper industry toward the transition to green energy.
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- Jibril Abdulsalam
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of South
Africa, Florida Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg1709, South Africa
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- Institute
for the Development of Energy for African Sustainability, University of South Africa, Florida Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg1709, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of South
Africa, Florida Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg1709, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of South
Africa, Florida Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg1709, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of South
Africa, Florida Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg1709, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of South Africa, Florida Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg1709, South Africa
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Investigation of Different Aqueous Electrolytes for Biomass-Derived Activated Carbon-Based Supercapacitors. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13020286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The present work reports the synthesis of biomass derived activated carbon and its electrochemical behaviour in different electrolytes. Ricinus communis shell (RCS) was used as a raw material in this study for the synthesis of activated carbon (AC) following a high-temperature activation procedure using potassium hydroxide as the activating agent. The physical and structural characterization of the prepared Ricinus communis shell-derived activated carbon (RCS-AC) was carried by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis, X-ray diffraction analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. The synthesized AC was electrochemically characterized using various techniques such as Cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge–discharge (GCD) tests, and Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements in different aqueous electrolytes (KOH, H2SO4, and Na2SO4). The results show that the double layer properties of the RCS-AC material in different electrolytes are distinct. In specific, the working electrode tested in 3 M KOH showed excellent electrochemical performance. It demonstrated a specific capacitance of 137 F g−1 (at 1 A g−1 in 3 M KOH) and exhibited high energy and power densities of 18.2 W hkg−1 and 663.4 W kg−1, respectively. The observed capacitance in 3 M KOH remains stable with 97.2% even after 5000 continuous charge and discharge cycles, indicating long-term stability. The study confirmed that the synthesized RCS-derived activated carbon (RCS-AC) exhibits good stability and physicochemical characteristics, making them commercially promising and appropriate for energy storage applications.
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Priya DS, Kennedy LJ, Anand GT. Effective conversion of waste banana bract into porous carbon electrode for supercapacitor energy storage applications. RESULTS IN SURFACES AND INTERFACES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rsurfi.2023.100096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Yadav S, Ghrera AS, Devi A, Rana A. Crystalline flower-like Nickel Cobaltite nanosheets coated with amorphous Titanium Nitride layer as binder-free electrodes for supercapacitor application. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Atchudan R, Perumal S, Edison TNJI, Albasher G, Sundramoorthy AK, Vinodh R, Lee YR. Lotus-biowaste derived sulfur/nitrogen-codoped porous carbon as an eco-friendly electrocatalyst for clean energy harvesting. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113910. [PMID: 35870499 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Recent research is focused on biomass-derived porous carbon materials for energy harvesting (hydrogen evolution reaction) because of their cost-effective synthesis, enriched with heteroatoms, lightweight, and stable properties. Here, the synthesis of porous carbon (PC) materials from lotus seedpod (LP) and lotus stem (LS) is reported by the pyrolysis method. The porous and graphitic structure of the prepared LP-PC and LS-PC materials were confirmed by field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy with selected area electron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements. Heteroatoms in LP-PC and LS-PC materials were investigated by attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The specific surface area of LP-PC and LS-PC were calculated as 457 and 313 m2 g-1, respectively. Nitrogen and sulfur enriched LP-PC and LS-PC materials were found to be effective electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reactions. LP-PC catalyst showed a very low overpotential of 111 mV with the Tafel slope of 69 mV dec-1, and LS-PC catalyst achieved a Tafel slope of 85 mV dec-1 with a low overpotential of 135 mV. This work is expected to be extended for the development of biomass as a sustainable porous carbon electrocatalyst with a tunable structure, elements, and electronic properties. Furthermore, preparing carbon materials from the biowaste and applying clean energy harvesting might reduce environmental pollution.
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- Raji Atchudan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sejong University, Seoul, 143747, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Arnaiz M, Canal-Rodríguez M, Carriazo D, Villaverde A, Ajuria J. Enabling versatile, custom-made lithium-ion capacitor prototypes: benefits and drawbacks of using hard carbon instead of graphite. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Tratnik B, Van de Velde N, Jerman I, Kapun G, Tchernychova E, Tomšič M, Jamnik A, Genorio B, Vizintin A, Dominko R. Correlating Structural Properties with Electrochemical Behavior of Non-graphitizable Carbons in Na-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2022; 5:10667-10679. [PMID: 36185811 PMCID: PMC9516555 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.2c01390] [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: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We report on a detailed structural versus electrochemical property investigation of the corncob-derived non-graphitizable carbons prepared at different carbonization temperatures using a combination of structural characterization methodology unique to this field. Non-graphitizable carbons are currently the most viable option for the negative electrode in sodium-ion batteries. However, many challenges arise from the strong dependence of the precursor's choice and carbonization parameters on the evolution of the carbon matrix and its resulting electrochemistry. We followed structure development upon the increase in carbonization temperature with thorough structural characterization and electrochemical testing. With the increase of carbonization temperature from 900 to 1600 °C, our prepared materials exhibited a trend toward increasing structural order, an increase in the specific surface area of micropores, the development of ultramicroporosity, and an increase in conductivity. This was clearly demonstrated by a synergy of small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering, scanning transmission electron microscopy, and electron-energy loss spectroscopy techniques. Three-electrode full cell measurements confirmed incomplete desodiation of Na+ ions from the non-graphitizable carbons in the first cycle due to the formation of a solid-electrolyte interface and Na trapping in the pores, followed by a stable second cycle. The study of cycling stability over 100 cycles in a half-cell configuration confirmed the observed high irreversible capacity in the first cycle, which stabilized to a slow decrease afterward, with the Coulombic efficiency reaching 99% after 30 cycles and then stabilizing between 99.3 and 99.5%. Subsequently, a strong correlation between the determined structural properties and the electrochemical behavior was established.
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- Blaž Tratnik
- National
Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
- Faculty
of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University
of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- National
Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- National
Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- National
Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- National
Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University
of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University
of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University
of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- National
Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
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- National
Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
- Faculty
of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University
of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
- ALISTORE-European
Research Institute, CNRS FR 3104 Cedex, Hub de l’Energie, Rue Baudelocque, Amiens 80039, France
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Bhattarai RM, Chhetri K, Natarajan S, Saud S, Kim SJ, Mok YS. Activated carbon derived from cherry flower biowaste with a self-doped heteroatom and large specific surface area for supercapacitor and sodium-ion battery applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135290. [PMID: 35691391 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Herein, cherry flower waste-derived activated carbon (CFAC) with self-doped nitrogen is synthesized as a viable energy storage material for green and sustainable energy solutions. The activated carbon derived in this way is examined as an electric double-layer capacitance (EDLC)-type electrode material and sodium-ion battery (NIB) electrode material, and commendable performance is demonstrated for both of these energy storage applications. The specific surface area (SSA) and nitrogen content are observed to play a very delicate role in determining the charge storage ability of the CFAC, and the performance is optimized only by carefully balancing both of these properties. The optimized CFAC electrode supplied an excellent performance with a specific capacitance of 333.8 F g-1 and capacity is maintained to more than 96% even after 38,000 charge-discharge cycles as an EDLC-type supercapacitor electrode material. Likewise, the CFAC/NIB also yielded remarkable performance with an average specific capacity of 150 mAh g-1 and capacity retention of more than 84% after 200 charge-discharge cycles. Furthermore, an electrokinetic study was performed for both supercapacitor and NIB applications to identify the contribution from surface and diffusion type charge storage phenomena, consequently highlighting the role of the SSA and nitrogen content in the CFAC matrix.
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- Roshan Mangal Bhattarai
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 561756, Republic of Korea
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- Nanomaterials & System Laboratory Major of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Nanomaterials & System Laboratory Major of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea; R&D Center for Energy New Industry, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea.
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Biomass-Derived Carbon Anode for High-Performance Microbial Fuel Cells. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12080894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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: Although microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have been developed over the past decade, they still have a low power production bottleneck for practical engineering due to the ineffective interfacial bioelectrochemical reaction between exoelectrogens and anode surfaces using traditional carbonaceous materials. Constructing anodes from biomass is an effective strategy to tackle the current challenges and improve the efficiency of MFCs. The advantage features of these materials come from the well-decorated aspect with an enriched functional group, the turbostratic nature, and porous structure, which is important to promote the electrocatalytic behavior of anodes in MFCs. In this review article, the three designs of biomass-derived carbon anodes based on their final products (i.e., biomass-derived nanocomposite carbons for anode surface modification, biomass-derived free-standing three-dimensional carbon anodes, and biomass-derived carbons for hybrid structured anodes) are highlighted. Next, the most frequently obtained carbon anode morphologies, characterizations, and the carbonization processes of biomass-derived MFC anodes were systematically reviewed. To conclude, the drawbacks and prospects for biomass-derived carbon anodes are suggested.
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Ramly MM, Omar FS, Chanlek N, Aspanut Z, Goh BT. Control Growth of High Density and Morphological Uniformity of Taper-Free Ni3Si2 NWs for Enhancement in Supercapacitor. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A green route N, S-doped hard carbon derived from fruit-peel biomass waste as an anode material for rechargeable sodium-ion storage applications. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Jirimali H, Singh J, Boddula R, Lee JK, Singh V. Nano-Structured Carbon: Its Synthesis from Renewable Agricultural Sources and Important Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:3969. [PMID: 35683277 PMCID: PMC9182223 DOI: 10.3390/ma15113969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Carbon materials are versatile in nature due to their unique and modifiable surface and ease of production. Nanostructured carbon materials are gaining importance due to their high surface area for application in the energy, biotechnology, biomedical, and environmental fields. According to their structures, carbon allotropes are classified as carbon nanodots, carbon nanoparticles, graphene, oxide, carbon nanotubes, and fullerenes. They are synthesized via several methods, including pyrolysis, microwave method, hydrothermal synthesis, and chemical vapor deposition, and the use of renewable and cheaper agricultural feedstocks and reactants is increasing for reducing cost and simplifying production. This review explores the nanostructured carbon detailed investigation of sources and their relevant reports. Many of the renewable sources are covered as focused here, such as sugar cane waste, pineapple, its solid biomass, rise husk, date palm, nicotine tabacum stems, lapsi seed stone, rubber-seed shell, coconut shell, and orange peels. The main focus of this work is on the various methods used to synthesize these carbon materials from agricultural waste materials, and their important applications for energy storage devices, optoelectronics, biosensors, and polymer coatings.
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- Harishchandra Jirimali
- Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Sciences, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal-Vidya Nagar, Surat 394350, Gujarat, India; (H.J.); (J.S.); (R.B.)
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- Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Sciences, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal-Vidya Nagar, Surat 394350, Gujarat, India; (H.J.); (J.S.); (R.B.)
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- Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Sciences, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal-Vidya Nagar, Surat 394350, Gujarat, India; (H.J.); (J.S.); (R.B.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea
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Wickramaarachchi K, Minakshi M, Aravindh SA, Dabare R, Gao X, Jiang ZT, Wong KW. Repurposing N-Doped Grape Marc for the Fabrication of Supercapacitors with Theoretical and Machine Learning Models. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:1847. [PMID: 35683703 PMCID: PMC9182344 DOI: 10.3390/nano12111847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Porous carbon derived from grape marc (GM) was synthesized via carbonization and chemical activation processes. Extrinsic nitrogen (N)-dopant in GM, activated by KOH, could render its potential use in supercapacitors effective. The effects of chemical activators such as potassium hydroxide (KOH) and zinc chloride (ZnCl2) were studied to compare their activating power toward the development of pore-forming mechanisms in a carbon electrode, making them beneficial for energy storage. GM carbon impregnated with KOH for activation (KAC), along with urea as the N-dopant (KACurea), exhibited better morphology, hierarchical pore structure, and larger surface area (1356 m2 g-1) than the GM carbon activated by ZnCl2 (ZnAC). Moreover, density functional theory (DFT) investigations showed that the presence of N-dopant on a graphite surface enhances the chemisorption of O adsorbates due to the enhanced charge-transfer mechanism. KACurea was tested in three aqueous electrolytes with different ions (LiOH, NaOH, and NaClO4), which delivered higher specific capacitance, with the NaOH electrolyte exhibiting 139 F g-1 at a 2 mA current rate. The NaOH with the alkaline cation Na+ offered the best capacitance among the electrolytes studied. A multilayer perceptron (MLP) model was employed to describe the effects of synthesis conditions and physicochemical and electrochemical parameters to predict the capacitance and power outputs. The proposed MLP showed higher accuracy, with an R2 of 0.98 for capacitance prediction.
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- Kethaki Wickramaarachchi
- College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia; (K.W.); (R.D.); (X.G.); (Z.-T.J.); (K.W.W.)
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia; (K.W.); (R.D.); (X.G.); (Z.-T.J.); (K.W.W.)
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- Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit, University of Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran Katu 1, 90570 Oulu, Finland;
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia; (K.W.); (R.D.); (X.G.); (Z.-T.J.); (K.W.W.)
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia; (K.W.); (R.D.); (X.G.); (Z.-T.J.); (K.W.W.)
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia; (K.W.); (R.D.); (X.G.); (Z.-T.J.); (K.W.W.)
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150, Australia; (K.W.); (R.D.); (X.G.); (Z.-T.J.); (K.W.W.)
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Disentangling faradaic, pseudocapacitive, and capacitive charge storage: A tutorial for the characterization of batteries, supercapacitors, and hybrid systems. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Purwaningsih H, Suari NMIP, Widiyastuti W, Setyawan H. Preparation of rGO/MnO 2 Composites through Simultaneous Graphene Oxide Reduction by Electrophoretic Deposition. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:6760-6767. [PMID: 35252670 PMCID: PMC8892650 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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We report the preparation of manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles and graphene oxide (GO) composites reduced by an electrophoretic deposition (EPD) process. The MnO2 nanoparticles were prepared by the electrolysis of an acidic KMnO4 solution using an alternating monopolar arrangement of a multiple-electrode system. The particles produced were γ-MnO2 with a rod-like morphology and a surface area of approximately 647.2 m2/g. The GO particles were produced by the oxidation of activated coconut shell charcoal using a modified Hummers method. The surface area of the GO produced was very high, with a value of approximately 2525.9 m2/g. Fourier transform infrared spectra indicate that a significant portion of the oxygen-containing functional groups was removed from the GO by electrochemical reduction during the EPD process after sufficient time following deposition of the GO. The composite obtained by the EPD process was composed of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and γ-MnO2 and exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity toward the oxygen reduction reaction following a two-electron transfer mechanism. This approach opens the possibility for assembling rGO composites in an efficient and effective manner for electrocatalysis.
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Thirumal V, Yuvakkumar R, Ravi G, Dineshkumar G, Ganesan M, Alotaibi SH, Velauthapillai D. Characterization of activated biomass carbon from tea leaf for supercapacitor applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132931. [PMID: 34793843 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, a facile synthesis of chemical and thermal activation of biomass tea-waste materials was explored. A tea-waste biosource carbon was explored by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method at 700 °C. The KOH-treated carbon (AC-KH) and H3PO4-treated carbon (AC-HP) were systematically studied for morphological characteristics and showed good morphological structures and a few transparent focused layered nanosheets. The elemental analysis done by scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the presence of activated carbon. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) showed carbon-containing functional groups. The electrochemical analysis showed cyclic voltammetry (CV) curves for electric double layer capacitance (EDLC) with 3 M KOH electrolyte. The Nyquist plot obtained using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) showed charge transfer resistance value (Rct) of 6.08 Ω. The electrochemical galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) study was conducted to obtain the specific capacitance (Scp) values of AC-KH, which were found to be 131.95 F/g at 0.5 A/g and also AC-HP active material was observed 55.76 F/g at 1 A/g. The AC-KH showed superior electrochemical performance when compared to AC-HP material. Hence, AC-KH is a promising active material for high-energy supercapacitor applications.
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- V Thirumal
- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, 5063, Norway
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Allen CS, Ghamouss F, Boujibar O, Harris PJF. Aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy of a non-graphitizing carbon. Proc Math Phys Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2021.0580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Non-graphitizing carbons (NGCs) are an important class of solid carbons which cannot be converted into graphite by high-temperature heat treatment. They include commercially valuable materials such as activated carbon and glassy carbon. These carbons have been intensively studied for decades, but there is still no agreement about their detailed atomic structure, or the reasons for their resistance to graphitization. The first models for graphitizing and NGCs were proposed by Rosalind Franklin in the early 1950s, and while these are broadly correct, they are incomplete. Many alternative models of NGCs have been put forward since Franklin's time, but none has received universal acceptance. Diffraction and spectroscopic techniques can provide important insights into the nature of these carbons, but only direct microscopic imaging can reveal their true atomic structure. Here, we apply aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy to an activated carbon prepared from waste biomass and present evidence for the presence of pentagonal and heptagonal carbon rings. This provides support for a model of the structure of NGC made up of curved fragments in which non-hexagonal rings are dispersed randomly throughout hexagonal networks.
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- Christopher S. Allen
- Electron Physical Science Imaging Centre, Diamond Light Source Ltd., OX11 0DE, UK
- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- PCM2E, EA 6299 Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
- Materials Science and Nano-Engineering Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Hay Moulay Rachid, 43150 Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- PCM2E, EA 6299 Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University of Reading, JJ Thomson Building, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AF, UK
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Veldevi T, Raghu S, Kalaivani RA, Shanmugharaj AM. Waste tire derived carbon as potential anode for lithium-ion batteries. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132438. [PMID: 34619259 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The uncontrolled accumulation of end-of-life tires every year leads to serious environmental concerns, rendering setback to the sustainable growth of the society. The most viable solution to overcome this environmental issue is to convert these hazardness waste tires into value added products. In the present investigation, carbonecous based anode materials has been developed by a novel chemical activation strategy involving aqua regia followed by controlled pyrolytic condition in the selective atmospheres. Raman spectroscopic study displayed a graphitic carbon with significant degree of disordered arrangements. The generation of the turbostratic carbon with higher content of broken crystal edges is corroborated using the structural characterization such as X-ray diffraction (XRD). This fact is further corroborated from surface energy results calculated using the contact angles measured by dynamic wicking method. The prepared turbostratic carbon, when used as lithium anode, renders excellent electrochemical performances with reversible specific capacity of 350 mAhg-1 (at 300 mAg-1) with 81% capacity retention after 500 cycles. The present research provides new roadmap in recycling the waste tires for energy storage applications.
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- T Veldevi
- Centre for Energy and Alternative Fuels, Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, 117, India
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- Centre for Energy and Alternative Fuels, Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, 117, India
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- Centre for Energy and Alternative Fuels, Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, 117, India
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- Centre for Energy and Alternative Fuels, Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, 117, India.
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Cho EC, Chang-Jian CW, Lu CZ, Huang JH, Hsieh TH, Wu NJ, Lee KC, Hsu SC, Weng HC. Bio-Phenolic Resin Derived Porous Carbon Materials for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Capacitor. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:575. [PMID: 35160564 PMCID: PMC8840653 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In this article, hierarchical porous carbon (HPC) with high surface area of 1604.9 m2/g is prepared by the pyrolysis of rubberwood sawdust using CaCO3 as a hard template. The bio-oil pyrolyzed from the rubber sawdust, followed by the polymerization reaction to form resole phenolic resin, can be used as a carbon source to prepare HPC. The biomass-derived HPC shows a three-dimensionally interconnected morphology which can offer a continuous pathway for ionic transport. The symmetrical supercapacitors based on the as-prepared HPC were tested in 1.0 M tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate/propylene carbonate electrolyte. The results of electrochemical analysis show that the HPC-based supercapacitor exhibits a high specific capacitance of 113.3 F/g at 0.5 A/g with superior rate capability and cycling stability up to 5000 cycles. Hybrid lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) based on the HPC and Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) were also fabricated. The LICs have a maximum energy density of 113.3 Wh/kg at a power density of 281 W/kg. Moreover, the LIC also displays a remarkable cycling performance with a retention of 92.8% after 3000 cycles at a large current density of 0.75 A/g, suggesting great potential application in the energy storage of the LIC.
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- Er-Chieh Cho
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei City 110, Taiwan;
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- Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, I-Shou University, No. 1, Sec. 1, Syuecheng Rd., Dashu District, Kaohsiung City 84001, Taiwan;
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- Material and Chemical Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, No. 195, Chung Hsing Road, Chutung, Hsinchu 31040, Taiwan;
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- Department of Green Material Technology, Green Technology Research Institute, CPC Corporation, No. 2, Zuonan Rd., Nanzi District, Kaohsiung City 81126, Taiwan; (J.-H.H.); (T.-H.H.)
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- Department of Green Material Technology, Green Technology Research Institute, CPC Corporation, No. 2, Zuonan Rd., Nanzi District, Kaohsiung City 81126, Taiwan; (J.-H.H.); (T.-H.H.)
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- CNRS, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d’Orsay, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France;
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- Department of Science Education, National Taipei University of Education, No. 134, Sec. 2, Heping E. Rd., Da-an District, Taipei City 106, Taiwan
- College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 110, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tamkang University, No. 151, Yingzhuan Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 25137, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, No. 200, Chungpei Road, Chungli District, Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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Xiao X, Song L, Wang Q, Wang Z, Wang H, Chu J, Liu J, Liu X, Bian Z, Zhao X. Hierarchical hollow-tubular porous carbon microtubes prepared via a mild method for supercapacitor electrode materials with high volumetric capacitance. RSC Adv 2022; 12:16257-16266. [PMID: 35733697 PMCID: PMC9155178 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra02141b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this paper, hollow-tubular porous carbons were synthesized from abundant biomass Cycas fluff (CF) through simple carbonization followed by an NaHCO3 mild activation process. After activation, the tubular structure of the CF was retained, and a hierarchical structure of micropores, mesopores and macropores was formed. When the optimal mass ratio of NaHCO3/CF is 2, the obtained porous carbon CF-HPC-2 sample has a large specific surface area (SSA) of 516.70 m2 g−1 in Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) tests and a total pore volume of 0.33 cm3 g−1. The C, O, N and S contents of CF-HPC-2 were tested as 91.77 at%, 4.09 at%, 3.54 at%, and 0.6 at%, respectively, by elemental analysis. Remarkably, CF-HPC-2 exhibits a high volume capacitance (349.1 F cm−3 at 1 A g−1) as well as a higher rate capability than other biomass carbon materials (289.1 F cm−3 at 10 A g−1). Additionally, the energy density of the CF-HPC-2 based symmetric supercapacitor in 2 M Na2SO4 electrolyte at 20 kW kg−1 is 27.72 W h kg−1. The particular hollow tubular morphology and activated porous structure determine the excellent electrochemical performance of the material. Hence, this synthetic method provides a new way of storing energy for porous carbon as high volumetric capacitance supercapacitor materials. In this paper, hollow-tubular porous carbons were synthesized from abundant biomass Cycas fluff (CF) through simple carbonization followed by an NaHCO3 mild activation process.![]()
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- Xuan Xiao
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials (Cultivating Base), Bio-based Functional Materials and Composite Technology Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou 234000, PR China
- Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, China University of Mining &Technology, XuZhou, Jiangsu 221116, PR China
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- Suzhou Yifan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Suzhou 234000, PR China
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Functionalization of 0-D and 2-D carbon nitride nanostructures on bio-derived carbon spheres for sustainable electrochemical supercapacitors. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Thirumal V, Dhamodharan K, Yuvakkumar R, Ravi G, Saravanakumar B, Thambidurai M, Dang C, Velauthapillai D. Cleaner production of tamarind fruit shell into bio-mass derived porous 3D-activated carbon nanosheets by CVD technique for supercapacitor applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 282:131033. [PMID: 34102489 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This paper reported the successful preparation and characterization of bio-activated carbon nanosheets (ACNSs) synthesized from tamarind (tamarind indicia) fruits shells (TFSs) by employing Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) tubular furnace. The preparation of pure ACNSs and also potassium hydroxide (KOH) activated carbon nanosheets (K-ACNSs) were made through a pyrolysis process with Argon (Ar) gas as an inert gas at 800 °C for 2h 30min, followed by further purifications of K-ACNSs. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of ACNSs and K-ACNSs explored with and without pores respectively. The SEM micrographs also explored 3D-porous microstructure sheets with thickness around 18-65 nm. Raman spectroscopy explored crystallinity, SP2 order and graphitization at 1577-1589 cm-1. The major functional groups were also observed. The photoluminescence (PL) was analyzed for K-ACNSs materials and revealed carbon emission broad peak value at 521.3 nm. As prepared ACNSs and K-ACNSs active materials was applied for three-electrode materials of energy storage supercapacitor analysis of cyclic voltammeter for -0.4 - 0.15 V at scan rates of 10-100 mV/s. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was performed with low Rct values of K-ACNSs as 0.65Ω when compared to pure ACNSs as 5.03Ω. Mainly, the galvanostatic charge-discharge test carried out in ACNSs and KCNSs materials was corresponded to 77 and 245.03 F/g respectively, with respect to 1 A/g current density. Finally, we promise that this reported novel tamarind bio-waste into conductive porous carbon nanosheets could develop future energy storage applications of biomass-derived carbons.
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- V Thirumal
- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- SARP, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- COEB, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The Photonics Institute (TPI), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- COEB, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The Photonics Institute (TPI), Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore.
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, 5063, Norway
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Renewable resources and their byproducts are becoming of growing interest for alternative energy. Here, we have demonstrated the use of Arkansas’ most important crop, soy, as a carbon precursor for the synthesis of carbonized activated materials for supercapacitor applications. Different soy products (soymeal, defatted soymeal, soy flour and soy protein isolate) were converted into carbonized carbon and co-doped with phosphorus and nitrogen simultaneously, using a facile and time-effective microwave synthesis method. Ammonium polyphosphate was used as a doping agent which also absorbs microwave radiation. The surface morphology of the resulting carbonized materials was characterized in detail using scanning electron microscopy. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was also performed, which revealed the presence of a heteroelemental composition, along with different functional groups at the surface of the carbonized materials. Raman spectroscopy results depicted the presence of both a graphitic and defect carbon peak, with defect ratios of over one. The electrochemical performance of the materials was recorded using cyclic voltammetry in various electrolytes including acids, bases and salts. Among all the other materials, soymeal exhibited the highest specific capacitance value of 127 F/g in acidic electrolytes. These economic materials can be further tuned by changing the doping elements and their mole ratios to attain exceptional surface characteristics with improved specific capacitance values, in order to boost the economy of Arkansas, USA.
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Pokharel J, Gurung A, Baniya A, He W, Chen K, Pathak R, Lamsal BS, Ghimire N, Zhou Y. MOF-derived hierarchical carbon network as an extremely-high-performance supercapacitor electrode. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Bhardwaj SK, Mujawar M, Mishra YK, Hickman N, Chavali M, Kaushik A. Bio-inspired graphene-based nano-systems for biomedical applications. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32. [PMID: 34371491 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac1bdb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The increasing demands of environmentally sustainable, affordable, and scalable materials have inspired researchers to explore greener nanosystems of unique properties which can enhance the performance of existing systems. Such nanosystems, extracted from nature, are state-of-art high-performance nanostructures due to intrinsic hierarchical micro/nanoscale architecture and generous interfacial interactions in natural resources. Among several, bio-inspired nanosystems graphene nanosystems have emerged as an essential nano-platform wherein a highly electroactive, scalable, functional, flexible, and adaptable to a living being is a key factor. Preliminary investigation project bio-inspired graphene nanosystems as a multi-functional nano-platform suitable for electronic devices, energy storage, sensors, and medical sciences application. However, a broad understanding of bio-inspired graphene nanosystems and their projection towards applied application is not well-explored yet. Considering this as a motivation, this mini-review highlights the following; the emergence of bio-inspired graphene nanosystems, over time development to make them more efficient, state-of-art technology, and potential applications, mainly biomedical including biosensors, drug delivery, imaging, and biomedical systems. The outcomes of this review will certainly serve as a guideline to motivate scholars to design and develop novel bio-inspired graphene nanosystems to develop greener, affordable, and scalable next-generation biomedical systems.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33174, United States of America
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- Mads Clausen Institute, NanoSYD, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, DK-6400, Sønderborg, Denmark
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- NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Natural Sciences, Division of Sciences, Art & Mathematics, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL, 33805, United States of America
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- Office of the Dean (Research) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Alliance University, Bengaluru 562 106, Karnataka, India
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- NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Natural Sciences, Division of Sciences, Art & Mathematics, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL, 33805, United States of America
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Biomass-derived hierarchical porous carbon/silicon carbide composite for electrochemical supercapacitor. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Upgrading of pine tannin biochars as electrochemical capacitor electrodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 601:863-876. [PMID: 34116473 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.05.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Biochar derived from the pyrolysis of pine tannin is a green and available by-product of oil manufacturing that presents interesting features after having been activated by KOH at 650 °C. Different weight ratios of KOH to biochar were used and the resulting activated carbons (ACs) presented highly developed specific surface areas of up to 2190 m2 g-1, well-connected porosity and high oxygen content, leading to enhanced electrochemical performance when used as electrochemical capacitor electrodes in a 1 M H2SO4 aqueous electrolyte. Galvanostatic charge/discharge experiments evidenced that the best material achieved a maximum electrode capacitance of up to 232 F g-1 (at 0.5 A g-1) with a capacitance retention of 70% at 10 A g-1 using commercial mass loadings (i.e., approx. 10 mg cm-2). In addition, long cycling stability with a residual capacitance of 92 to 94% after 10,000 cycles at 5 A g-1 was achieved. These results prove that ACs derived from pine tannin biochars have great potential for their commercial use as electrochemical energy storage devices.
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Yibowei ME, Adekoya JG, Adediran AA, Adekomaya O. Carbon-based nano-filler in polymeric composites for supercapacitor electrode materials: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:26269-26279. [PMID: 33797043 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13589-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The concept of this paper was to explore the comparative advantage of polymer composite in the formation of a critical part of electrodes, separators, and electrolytes. These parts largely determine the overall performance of new evolving supercapacitors (SC) as against many other existing storage devices. Polymer materials are reputed for their low weight and life-cycle flexibility which makes supercapacitors unique in their functions. In this paper, application and classification of SCs were undertaken to take into consideration the peculiarities of polymer composite suitable for each class of SCs identified in this work. Part of the rationale of this review paper was to bridge the existing gap identified in many storage devices using salient properties inherent in light-weight materials. This paper also discussed the potential threats to SCs, which require further research works. It is expected that this paper would assist other researchers in evolving SCs devoid of low cell voltages, lower energy density, and reduction of production cost.
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- Moses Ebiowei Yibowei
- Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology, PMB 2011,Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Institute of Nano-Engineering Research, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Kwara State, PMB, Omu-Aran, 1001, Nigeria.
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- School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
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Bharath G, Hai A, Rambabu K, Ahmed F, Haidyrah AS, Ahmad N, Hasan SW, Banat F. Hybrid capacitive deionization of NaCl and toxic heavy metal ions using faradic electrodes of silver nanospheres decorated pomegranate peel-derived activated carbon. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 197:111110. [PMID: 33864793 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Capacitive deionization (CDI) is an evolving technology for eradicating salt and toxic heavy metal ions from brackish wastewater. However, traditional CDI electrodes have lower salt adsorption capacity and inadequate adsorption of selective metal ions for long-term operations. Herein, Ag nanospheres incorporated pomegranate peel-derived activated carbon (Ag/P-AC) was prepared and implied to the CDI process for removing NaCl, toxic mono-, di-, and trivalent metal ions. Morphological analysis revealed that the 80-100 nm-sized Ag nanospheres were uniformly decorated on the surfaces of P-AC nanosheets. The Ag/P-AC has a higher specific surface area (640 m2 g-1), superior specific capacitance (180 F g-1 at 50 mV s-1) and a lower charge transfer resistance (0.5 Ω cm2). CDI device was fabricated by Ag/P-AC as an anode, which adsorbed anions and P-AC as cathode for adsorption of positively charged ions at 1.2 V in an initial salt concentration of 1000 mg L-1. An asymmetric Ag/P-AC//P-AC exhibited a maximum NaCl adsorption capacity of 36 mg g-1 than symmetric P-AC//P-AC electrodes (22.7 mg g-1). Furthermore, Pb(II), Cd(II), F-, and As(III) ions were successfully removed from simulated wastewater by using Ag/P-AC//P-AC based CDI system. These asymmetric CDI-electrodes have an excellent prospect for the removal of salt and toxic contaminants in industrial wastewater.
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- G Bharath
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O Box 400, Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Nuclear and Radiological Control Unit, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Gupta GK, Sagar P, Pandey SK, Srivastava M, Singh AK, Singh J, Srivastava A, Srivastava SK, Srivastava A. In Situ Fabrication of Activated Carbon from a Bio-Waste Desmostachya bipinnata for the Improved Supercapacitor Performance. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2021; 16:85. [PMID: 33987738 PMCID: PMC8119520 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-021-03545-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Herein, we demonstrate the fabrication of highly capacitive activated carbon (AC) using a bio-waste Kusha grass (Desmostachya bipinnata), by employing a chemical process followed by activation through KOH. The as-synthesized few-layered activated carbon has been confirmed through X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy techniques. The chemical environment of the as-prepared sample has been accessed through FTIR and UV-visible spectroscopy. The surface area and porosity of the as-synthesized material have been accessed through the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method. All the electrochemical measurements have been performed through cyclic voltammetry and galvanometric charging/discharging (GCD) method, but primarily, we focus on GCD due to the accuracy of the technique. Moreover, the as-synthesized AC material shows a maximum specific capacitance as 218 F g-1 in the potential window ranging from - 0.35 to + 0.45 V. Also, the AC exhibits an excellent energy density of ~ 19.3 Wh kg-1 and power density of ~ 277.92 W kg-1, respectively, in the same operating potential window. It has also shown very good capacitance retention capability even after 5000th cycles. The fabricated supercapacitor shows a good energy density and power density, respectively, and good retention in capacitance at remarkably higher charging/discharging rates with excellent cycling stability. Henceforth, bio-waste Kusha grass-derived activated carbon (DP-AC) shows good promise and can be applied in supercapacitor applications due to its outstanding electrochemical properties. Herein, we envision that our results illustrate a simple and innovative approach to synthesize a bio-waste Kusha grass-derived activated carbon (DP-AC) as an emerging supercapacitor electrode material and widen its practical application in electrochemical energy storage fields.
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- Gopal Krishna Gupta
- Department of Physics, TDPG College, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 222001, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, 495009, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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- Department of Physics, TDPG College, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 222001, India.
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Keppetipola NM, Dissanayake M, Dissanayake P, Karunarathne B, Dourges MA, Talaga D, Servant L, Olivier C, Toupance T, Uchida S, Tennakone K, Kumara GRA, Cojocaru L. Graphite-type activated carbon from coconut shell: a natural source for eco-friendly non-volatile storage devices. RSC Adv 2021; 11:2854-2865. [PMID: 35424206 PMCID: PMC8693812 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09182k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Carbon from biomass as an active material for supercapacitor electrodes has attracted much interest due to its environmental soundness, abundance, and porous nature. In this context, activated carbon prepared from coconut shells via a simple activation process (water or steam as activation agents) was used as an active material in electrodes for eco-friendly supercapacitors. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, conductivity, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), N2 sorption and thermogravimetry coupled to mass spectrometry (TGA-MS) studies revealed that activated carbon produced by this approach exhibit a graphitic phase, a high surface area, and large pore volume. The energy storage properties of activated carbon electrodes correlate with the morphological and structural properties of the precursor material. In particular, electrodes made of activated carbon exhibiting the largest Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area, i.e. 1998 m2 g-1, showed specific capacitance of 132.3 F g-1 in aqueous electrolyte (1.5 M H2SO4), using expanded graphite sheets as current collector substrates. Remarkably, this sample in a configuration with ionic liquid (1-methyl-1-propy-pyrrolizinium bis(fluorosulfonyl)mide) (MPPyFSI) as electrolyte and a polyethylene separator displayed an outstanding storage capability and energy-power handling capability of 219.4 F g-1 with a specific energy of 92.1 W h kg-1 and power density of 2046.9 W kg-1 at 1 A g-1 and maintains ultra-high values at 30 A g-1 indicating the ability for a broad potential of energy and power related applications. To the best of our knowledge, these values are the highest ever reported for ionic liquid-based supercapacitors with activated carbon obtained from the biomass of coconut shells.
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- Nilanka M Keppetipola
- Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR 5255 CNRS 351 Cours de la Libération F-33405 Talence Cedex France
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- National Institute of Fundamental Studies Hantana Road 20000 Kandy Sri Lanka
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- National Institute of Fundamental Studies Hantana Road 20000 Kandy Sri Lanka
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- Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR 5255 CNRS 351 Cours de la Libération F-33405 Talence Cedex France
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- Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR 5255 CNRS 351 Cours de la Libération F-33405 Talence Cedex France
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- Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR 5255 CNRS 351 Cours de la Libération F-33405 Talence Cedex France
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- Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR 5255 CNRS 351 Cours de la Libération F-33405 Talence Cedex France
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- Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR 5255 CNRS 351 Cours de la Libération F-33405 Talence Cedex France
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- The University of Tokyo, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) 4-6-1, Komaba, Meguro Tokyo 153-8904 Japan
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- National Institute of Fundamental Studies Hantana Road 20000 Kandy Sri Lanka .,Georgia State University, Department of Physics Atlanta USA
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- National Institute of Fundamental Studies Hantana Road 20000 Kandy Sri Lanka
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- Université de Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR 5255 CNRS 351 Cours de la Libération F-33405 Talence Cedex France
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Facile synthesis of new hybrid electrode material based on activated carbon/multiwalled carbon nanotubes@ZnFe2O4 for supercapacitor applications. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.108332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Zhou J, Yuan S, Lu C, Yang M, Song Y. Hierarchical porous carbon microtubes derived from corn silks for supercapacitors electrode materials. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Modified Activation Process for Supercapacitor Electrode Materials from African Maize Cob. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13235412. [PMID: 33261206 PMCID: PMC7731031 DOI: 10.3390/ma13235412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this work, African maize cobs (AMC) were used as a rich biomass precursor to synthesize carbon material through a chemical activation process for application in electrochemical energy storage devices. The carbonization and activation were carried out with concentrated Sulphuric acid at three different temperatures of 600, 700 and 800 °C, respectively. The activated carbon exhibited excellent microporous and mesoporous structure with a specific surface area that ranges between 30 and 254 m2·g-1 as measured by BET analysis. The morphology and structure of the produced materials are analyzed through Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Boehm titration, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman Spectroscopy. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicates that a considerable amount of oxygen is present in the materials. The functional groups in the activated carbon enhanced the electrochemical performance and improved the material's double-layer capacitance. The carbonized composite activated at 700 °C exhibited excellent capacitance of 456 F g-1 at a specific current of 0.25 A g-1 in 6 M KOH electrolyte and showed excellent stability after 10,000 cycles. Besides being a low cost, the produced materials offer good stability and electrochemical properties, making them suitable for supercapacitor applications.
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Januszewicz K, Cymann-Sachajdak A, Kazimierski P, Klein M, Łuczak J, Wilamowska-Zawłocka M. Chestnut-Derived Activated Carbon as a Prospective Material for Energy Storage. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E4658. [PMID: 33086654 PMCID: PMC7603389 DOI: 10.3390/ma13204658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this work, we present the preparation and characterization of biomass-derived activated carbon (AC) in view of its application as electrode material for electrochemical capacitors. Porous carbons are prepared by pyrolysis of chestnut seeds and subsequent activation of the obtained biochar. We investigate here two activation methods, namely, physical by CO2 and chemical using KOH. Morphology, structure and specific surface area (SSA) of synthesized activated carbons are investigated by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) technique and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Electrochemical studies show a clear dependence between the activation method (influencing porosity and SSA of AC) and electric capacitance values as well as rate capability of investigated electrodes. It is shown that well-developed porosity and high surface area, achieved by the chemical activation process, result in outstanding electrochemical performance of the chestnut-derived porous carbons.
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- Katarzyna Januszewicz
- Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.J.); (A.C.-S.)
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- Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.J.); (A.C.-S.)
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- Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Sciences, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (P.K.); (M.K.)
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- Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Sciences, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (P.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.J.); (A.C.-S.)
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Nuilek K, Wongwiriyapan W, Sattayarut V, Simon A, Koncz-Horváth D, Ferenczi T, Kristály F, Baumli P. Comparison of acid exfoliators in carbon nanosheets synthesis from stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) for electrochemical applications. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17270. [PMID: 33057126 PMCID: PMC7560823 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74286-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Carbon nanosheets (CNs) were successfully synthesized from nettle stem (NS) which is an inexpensive material with a high carbon content that is abundantly available in nature. CNs were produced using chemical (potassium hydroxide activation and acid exfoliation) and thermal treatments. Sulfuric (H2SO4), phosphoric (H3PO4) and nitric (HNO3) acid solutions were used for exfoliation. CNs exfoliated by H3PO4 have higher specific surface area (789 m2 g-1) compared to CNs exfoliated by H2SO4 (705 m2 g-1) and HNO3 (106 m2 g-1). In this work, NSCNs were found to be a potential candidate for electrode material in electrochemical capacitors. The maximum specific capacitance of the NSCNs exfoliated by H3PO4 is found to be 27.3 F g-1 at a current density of 0.05 A g-1, while the specific capacitance of NSCNs exfoliated by H2SO4 and HNO3 is 9.34 F g-1 and 1.71 F g-1, respectively. Energy density (0.06-0.95 Wh kg-1) and power density (20.9-26.7 W kg-1) of NSCNs are confirmed to be supercapacitor materials and can be applied in energy storage devices.
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- Kanokon Nuilek
- Institute of Ceramics and Polymer Engineering, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary.
- Institute of Metallurgy, Metal Forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary.
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- College of Nanotechnology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chalongkrung Rd., Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
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- College of Nanotechnology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chalongkrung Rd., Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
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- Institute of Ceramics and Polymer Engineering, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
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- Institute of Metallurgy, Metal Forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
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- Institute of Metallurgy, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
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- Institute of Mineralogy and Geology, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
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- Institute of Metallurgy, Metal Forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary.
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Jung H, Kang J, Nam I, Bae S. Graphitic Porous Carbon Derived from Waste Coffee Sludge for Energy Storage. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E3972. [PMID: 32911742 PMCID: PMC7558634 DOI: 10.3390/ma13183972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Coffee is one of the largest agricultural products; however, the majority of the produced coffee is discarded as waste sludge by beverage manufacturers. Herein, we report the use of graphitic porous carbon materials that have been derived from waste coffee sludge for developing an energy storage electrode based on a hydrothermal recycling procedure. Waste coffee sludge is used as a carbonaceous precursor for energy storage due to its greater abundance, lower cost, and easier availability as compared to other carbon resources. The intrinsic fibrous structure of coffee sludge is based on cellulose and demonstrates enhanced ionic and electronic conductivities. The material is primarily composed of cellulose-based materials along with several heteroatoms; therefore, the waste sludge can be easily converted to functionalized carbon. The production of unique graphitic porous carbon by hydrothermal carbonization of coffee sludge is particularly attractive since it addresses waste handling issues, offers a cheaper recycling method, and reduces the requirement for landfills. Our investigations revealed that the graphitic porous carbon electrodes derived from coffee sludge provide a specific capacitance of 140 F g-1, with 97% retention of the charge storage capacity after 1500 cycles at current density of 0.3 A g-1.
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- Hyeyoung Jung
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul Women’s University, Seoul 01797, Korea;
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Department of Intelligent Energy and Industry, Institute of Energy Converting Soft Materials, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea;
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Department of Intelligent Energy and Industry, Institute of Energy Converting Soft Materials, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul Women’s University, Seoul 01797, Korea;
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Parsimehr H, Ehsani A. Corn‐based Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices. CHEM REC 2020; 20:1163-1180. [DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202000058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Hamidreza Parsimehr
- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science University of Qom Qom Iran
- Color and Surface Coatings Group Polymer Processing Department Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (IPPI) Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science University of Qom Qom Iran
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Vijayakumar M, Bharathi Sankar A, Sri Rohita D, Nanaji K, Narasinga Rao T, Karthik M. Achieving High Voltage and Excellent Rate Capability Supercapacitor Electrodes Derived From Bio‐renewable and Sustainable Resource. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202001877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Manavalan Vijayakumar
- Centre for NanomaterialsInternational Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials Hyderabad 500005, Telangana India
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- Centre for NanomaterialsInternational Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials Hyderabad 500005, Telangana India
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- Centre for NanomaterialsInternational Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials Hyderabad 500005, Telangana India
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- Centre for NanomaterialsInternational Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials Hyderabad 500005, Telangana India
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- Centre for NanomaterialsInternational Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials Hyderabad 500005, Telangana India
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- Centre for NanomaterialsInternational Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials Hyderabad 500005, Telangana India
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Shrestha RL, Shrestha T, Tamrakar BM, Shrestha RG, Maji S, Ariga K, Shrestha LK. Nanoporous Carbon Materials Derived from Washnut Seed with Enhanced Supercapacitance. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2371. [PMID: 32455649 PMCID: PMC7287766 DOI: 10.3390/ma13102371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nanoporous activated carbons-derived from agro-waste have been useful as suitable and scalable low-cost electrode materials in supercapacitors applications because of their better surface area and porosity compared to the commercial activated carbons. In this paper, the production of nanoporous carbons by zinc chloride activation of Washnut seed at different temperatures (400-1000 °C) and their electrochemical supercapacitance performances in aqueous electrolyte (1 M H2SO4) are reported. The prepared nanoporous carbon materials exhibit hierarchical micro- and meso-pore architectures. The surface area and porosity increase with the carbonization temperature and achieved the highest values at 800 °C. The surface area was found in the range of 922-1309 m2 g-1. Similarly, pore volume was found in the range of 0.577-0.789 cm3 g-1. The optimal sample obtained at 800 °C showed excellent electrochemical energy storage supercapacitance performance. Specific capacitance of the electrode was calculated 225.1 F g-1 at a low current density of 1 A g-1. An observed 69.6% capacitance retention at 20 A g-1 indicates a high-rate capability of the electrode materials. The cycling stability test up to 10,000 cycles revealed the outstanding stability of 98%. The fascinating surface textural properties with outstanding electrochemical performance reveal that Washnut seed would be a feasible agro-waste precursor to prepare nanoporous carbon materials as a low-cost and scalable supercapacitor electrode.
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- Ram Lal Shrestha
- Department of Chemistry, Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44613, Nepal; (R.L.S.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44613, Nepal; (R.L.S.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal;
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan; (S.M.); (K.A.)
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan; (S.M.); (K.A.)
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan; (S.M.); (K.A.)
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8561, Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan; (S.M.); (K.A.)
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Veltri F, Alessandro F, Scarcello A, Beneduci A, Arias Polanco M, Cid Perez D, Vacacela Gomez C, Tavolaro A, Giordano G, Caputi LS. Porous Carbon Materials Obtained by the Hydrothermal Carbonization of Orange Juice. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10040655. [PMID: 32244676 PMCID: PMC7222017 DOI: 10.3390/nano10040655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Porous carbon materials are currently subjected to strong research efforts mainly due to their excellent performances in energy storage devices. A sustainable process to obtain them is hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), in which the decomposition of biomass precursors generates solid products called hydrochars, together with liquid and gaseous products. Hydrochars have a high C content and are rich with oxygen-containing functional groups, which is important for subsequent activation. Orange pomace and orange peels are considered wastes and then have been investigated as possible feedstocks for hydrochars production. On the contrary, orange juice was treated by HTC only to obtain carbon quantum dots. In the present study, pure orange juice was hydrothermally carbonized and the resulting hydrochar was filtered and washed, and graphitized/activated by KOH in nitrogen atmosphere at 800 °C. The resulting material was studied by transmission and scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and nitrogen sorption isotherms. We found porous microspheres with some degree of graphitization and high nitrogen content, a specific surface of 1725 m2/g, and a pore size distribution that make them good candidates for supercapacitor electrodes.
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- Francesco Veltri
- Surface Nanoscience Group, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (F.V.); (F.A.); (A.S.)
- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (M.A.P.); (D.C.P.); (C.V.G.)
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- Surface Nanoscience Group, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (F.V.); (F.A.); (A.S.)
- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (M.A.P.); (D.C.P.); (C.V.G.)
- INFN, Sezione LNF, Gruppo Collegato di Cosenza, Via P. Bucci, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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- Surface Nanoscience Group, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (F.V.); (F.A.); (A.S.)
- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (M.A.P.); (D.C.P.); (C.V.G.)
- INFN, Sezione LNF, Gruppo Collegato di Cosenza, Via P. Bucci, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy;
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- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (M.A.P.); (D.C.P.); (C.V.G.)
- Laboratorio de Nanotecnología, Área de Ciencias Básicas y Ambientales, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, Av. Los Próceres, Santo Domingo 10602, República Dominicana
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- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (M.A.P.); (D.C.P.); (C.V.G.)
- Escuela de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Autopista Duarte Km 1 1/2, Santiago de los Caballeros 51000, República Dominicana
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- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (M.A.P.); (D.C.P.); (C.V.G.)
- CompNano, School of Physical Sciences and Nanotechnology, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí EC-100119, Ecuador
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- Research Institute on Membrane Technology (ITM-CNR), University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy;
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- Surface Nanoscience Group, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (F.V.); (F.A.); (A.S.)
- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, I-87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; (M.A.P.); (D.C.P.); (C.V.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0984-496154
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