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Recycled Human Hair-Derived Activated Carbon For Energy-Related Applications, Oğuzhan Kotan, Hati̇ce Bayrakçeken
Recycled Human Hair-Derived Activated Carbon For Energy-Related Applications, Oğuzhan Kotan, Hati̇ce Bayrakçeken
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Activated carbon, having high surface area and porosity, is a carbonaceous material that comes from organic main sources. In this work, activated carbon materials were produced from human hair that belongs to people who can be classified into two age groups (0-18 or 18-40 years). Activated carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and elemental analysis techniques. Capacitances of the synthesized materials were determined by using cyclic voltammetry (CV). Characterization results showed that the structural properties of activated carbon materials and capacitance values are changed …
Biomass-Derived Electrode Materials And Sustainable Processes For Supercapacitors, Katelyn M. Shell
Biomass-Derived Electrode Materials And Sustainable Processes For Supercapacitors, Katelyn M. Shell
Theses and Dissertations
Biomass is one of the most abundant natural resources and has been used as a source of energy for thousands of years. Biomass as a precursor for energy storage materials is still relatively novel and faces several obstacles before becoming commonly used in today’s electrical devices. Currently, energy storage devices, such as batteries, capacitors, and supercapacitors, utilize petroleum-derived graphitic carbons for anodes, generating a need for more sustainable materials. Biomass, as a carbon-rich source for electrode materials, presents a viable and economically feasible alternative due to the prevalent lignocellulosic compounds: lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. Preliminary studies on the solid residues …
Lignin-Derived Carbon And Nanocomposite Materials For Energy Storage Applications, Wenqi Li
Lignin-Derived Carbon And Nanocomposite Materials For Energy Storage Applications, Wenqi Li
Theses and Dissertations--Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
With a growing demand for electrical energy storage materials, lignin-derived carbon materials have received increasing attention in recent years. As a highly abundant renewable carbon source, lignin can be converted to a variety of advanced carbon materials with tailorable chemical, structural, mechanical and electrochemical properties through thermochemical conversion (e.g. pyrolysis). However, the non-uniformity in lignin structure, composition, inter-unit linkages and reactivity of diverse lignin sources greatly influence lignin fractionation from plant biomass, the pyrolysis chemistry, and property of the resulting carbon materials.
To introduce a better use of lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels and co-products, it is necessary to find novel …
Monolithic Biochar As Electrode In Supercapacitor, Charles Q. Jia, Johnathon N. Caguiat, Donald W. Kirk
Monolithic Biochar As Electrode In Supercapacitor, Charles Q. Jia, Johnathon N. Caguiat, Donald W. Kirk
Biochar: Production, Characterization and Applications
Biochar produced from woody biomass can retain the characteristics of structural elements in the wood such as vessels and tracheids. In this study, we examined theses characteristics and explored the potential of hardwood-derived monolithic biochar as electrode material in supercapacitor. Also known as electrochemical double layer capacitor (EDLC), supercapacitor is a fast-charging, long-lasting electrical energy storage device that can be used to enhance the efficiency of alternative energy systems.
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Renewable Carbon From Lignin Biomass And Its Electrode And Catalyst Applications In Batteries, Supercapacitors, And Fuel Cells, Muslum Demir
Renewable Carbon From Lignin Biomass And Its Electrode And Catalyst Applications In Batteries, Supercapacitors, And Fuel Cells, Muslum Demir
Theses and Dissertations
Over the last century, almost all of the carbon materials developed for the energy industry are derived from fossil fuels. The growing global concerns about energy needs, fossil fuels consumption, and the related environmental issues have motived scientists to find new, green and sustainable energy resources such as the wind, solar and biomass energy. Essentially, biomass-derived materials can be utilized in energy storage and conversion devices such as Li-ion batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. Among the biomass resources, lignin is a high volume byproduct from the pulp and paper industry and is currently burned to generate electricity and steam. The …