The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
The
ongoing
global
shift
towards
sustainability
in
electrical
engineering
necessitates
novel
materials
that
offer
both
ecological
and
technical
benefits.
Biomass-derived
carbon
(BCMs)
are
emerging
as
cornerstones
this
transition
due
to
their
sustainability,
cost-effectiveness,
versatile
properties.
This
review
explores
the
expansive
role
of
BCMs
across
various
applications,
emphasizing
transformative
impact
potential
fostering
a
sustainable
technological
ecosystem.
fundamentals
investigated,
including
unique
structures,
diverse
synthesis
procedures,
significant
electrochemical
A
detailed
examination
recent
innovations
BCM
applications
for
energy
storage,
such
batteries
supercapacitors,
pivotal
developing
advanced
electronic
components
like
sensors,
detectors,
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
composites
has
been
covered.
superior
conductivities,
tunable
surface
chemistries,
mechanical
properties
compared
traditional
sources.
These
can
be
further
enhanced
through
innovative
doping
functionalization
techniques.
Moreover,
identifies
challenges
related
scalability
uniformity
proposes
future
research
directions
overcome
these
hurdles.
By
integrating
insights
from
studies
with
forward-looking
perspective,
paper
sets
stage
next
generation
solutions
powered
by
biomass-derived
materials,
aligning
advancement
environmental
stewardship.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(16)
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
The
increasing
global
energy
demand,
which
is
being
driven
by
population
growth
and
urbanization,
necessitates
the
exploration
of
sustainable
sources.
While
traditional
generation
predominantly
relies
on
fossil
fuels,
it
also
contributes
to
alarming
CO
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(9), P. 2081 - 2081
Published: April 30, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
addresses
the
need
for
sustainable
and
efficient
energy
storage
technologies
against
escalating
global
demand
environmental
concerns.
It
explores
innovative
utilization
of
waste
materials
from
oil
refineries
coal
processing
industries
as
precursors
carbon-based
electrodes
in
next-generation
systems,
including
batteries
supercapacitors.
These
waste-derived
carbon
materials,
such
semi-coke,
gasification
fine
ash,
tar
pitch,
petroleum
coke,
vacuum
residue,
offer
a
promising
alternative
to
conventional
electrode
materials.
They
present
an
optimal
balance
high
content
enhanced
electrochemical
properties
while
promoting
sustainability
through
effectively
repurposing
hydrocarbon
industries.
systematically
examines
recent
advancements
fabricating
applying
electrodes.
delves
into
methodologies
converting
industrial
by-products
high-quality
electrodes,
with
particular
emphasis
on
carbonization
activation
processes
tailored
enhance
performance
derived
Key
findings
indicate
that
higher
temperatures
may
impede
development
porous
structure,
using
KOH
activating
agent
has
proven
effective
developing
mesoporous
structures
conducive
ion
transport
storage.
Moreover,
incorporating
heteroatom
doping
(with
elements
sulfur,
potassium,
nitrogen)
shown
promise
enhancing
surface
interactions
facilitating
diffusion
process
increased
availability
active
sites,
thereby
demonstrating
potential
improved
capabilities.
The
these
is
evaluated
across
various
configurations
electrolytes.
Challenges
future
directions
are
identified,
highlighting
deeper
understanding
microstructural
characteristics
influence
advocating
interdisciplinary
research
achieve
precise
control
over
material
properties.
contributes
advancing
technology
promotes
by
valuable
resources
underscores
sustainably
meeting
demands.
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(17), P. 7517 - 7533
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
In
the
evolving
domain
of
energy
storage
technologies,
synergy
sustainable
materials
and
enhanced
performance
metrics
is
crucial.
This
study
focuses
on
zinc-ion
hybrid
supercapacitors
(ZHSs),
distinguished
by
their
impressive
power
densities.
The
research
meticulously
evaluates
biomass-derived
activated
carbon
(AC)
as
an
effective
electrode
material,
selecting
four
distinct
biomass
sources:
jute
sticks,
olive
leaves,
mango
date
leaves.
These
were
chosen
due
to
plentiful
availability
rich
lignocellulosic
properties.
Among
configurations
studied,
stick
derived
AC
(JC)
stood
out
with
its
tailored
morphology
substantial
specific
surface
area
1370
m2/g.
design
facilitated
exceptional
rate
capabilities
efficient
ion
transport,
culminating
in
remarkable
long-term
stability.
Electrochemical
analyses
across
all
revealed
a
comprehensive
profile.
JC-based
ZHS
exhibited
capacitance
204
F/g,
density
73
Wh/kg,
400
W/kg.
comparison,
OC-based
(olive
leaves),
MC-based
(mango
DC-based
(date
leaves)
ZHSs
demonstrated
capacitances
182,
155,
80
F/g;
densities
64,
55,
28
respectively,
maintained
Interestingly,
capacity
retention
130%
after
20,000
cycles,
highlighting
resilience
consistency.
A
real-world
application
was
successfully
powering
toy
car
solely
our
developed
coin
cell,
showcasing
practicality
efficiency
technology
operational
devices.
findings
underscore
potential
AC,
particularly
from
developing
supercapacitors.
With
high
performance,
demonstrates
use
complying
circular
economy
concepts
establishing
benchmark
for
future
applications.
