Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(4)
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
Energy
storage
is
one
of
the
most
stimulating
requirements
to
keep
civilization
on
wheel
progress.
Supercapacitors
generally
exhibit
a
high-power
density,
have
maximum
life
cycle,
quick
charging
time,
and
are
eco-friendly.
Polyaniline
(PANI),
conductive
polymer,
considered
an
efficacious
electrode
material
for
supercapacitors
due
its
good
electroactivity,
including
pseudocapacitive
behavior.
Here,
we
present
fabrication
symmetric
supercapacitor
device
based
steel
mesh
electrodeposited
with
PANI.
Due
effective
conductivity,
porous
nature,
low
cost,
choice
as
current
collector
fabricate
high-performance
at
cost.
The
optimum
fabricated
has
high
specific
capacitance
∼353
mF
cm-2
.
Furthermore,
obtained
energy
density
∼26.4
μW
h
power
∼400
shows
stability,
initial
remained
almost
same
after
1000
charge/discharge
cycles.
PANI
promising
candidate
mass
production
wide
applications
cost
performance.
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.
