Holzforschung,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
78(7), P. 414 - 424
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
The
increasing
recognition
of
the
need
for
economically
viable
carbon
materials
in
supercapacitors
has
resulted
a
notable
emphasis
on
utilizing
recycled
biomass
waste
as
precursor
activated
(AC).
This
study
investigates
production
highly
porous
AC
through
vertically
aligned
graphene
nanosheet
arrays
(VAGNAs)
derived
from
bamboo
parenchyma
cells,
type
waste.
focus
lies
manipulating
ratio
alkali
to
during
activation
process.
Elevating
alkali-carbon
augments
specific
surface
area
while
concurrently
reducing
presence
VAGNAs.
Surprisingly,
generated
with
an
four
exhibits
remarkable
capacitance
215
F
g
−1
when
subjected
current
density
0.2
A
.
When
integrated
into
supercapacitor
apparatus,
this
material
demonstrates
energy
11.2
W-hours
per
kilogram
(Wh
kg
)
at
power
50
W
(W
).
Moreover,
it
displays
exceptional
cycling
stability,
maintaining
89.4
%
its
after
undergoing
10,000
cycles
6
M
potassium
hydroxide
electrolyte.
findings
investigation
underscore
potential
cells
sustainable
storage
applications.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 421 - 421
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Graphene-based
materials
have
been
widely
studied
in
the
field
of
supercapacitors.
However,
their
electrochemical
properties
and
applications
are
still
restricted
by
susceptibility
graphene-based
to
curling
agglomeration
during
production.
This
study
introduces
a
facile
method
for
synthesizing
reduced
graphene
oxide
(rGO)
nanosheets
activated
carbon
based
on
olive
stones
(OS)
with
polyaniline
(PAni)
surface
decoration
development
Several
advanced
techniques
were
used
examine
structural
samples.
The
obtained
PAni@OS−rGO
(1:1)
electrode
exhibits
high
capacity
582.6
F·g−1
at
current
density
0.1
A·g−1,
an
energy
26.82
Wh·kg−1;
thus,
it
demonstrates
potential
efficacious
storage.
In
addition,
this
material
remarkable
cycling
stability,
retaining
over
90.07%
capacitance
loss
after
3000
cycles,
indicating
promising
long
cycle
life.
Overall,
research
highlights
biomass-derived
OS
presence
PAni
rGO
advance
high-performance
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(6), P. 5534 - 5544
Published: March 8, 2024
High-entropy
oxides
(HEOs)
are
an
emerging
candidate
of
materials
that
has
sparked
increased
attention
in
the
field
sustainable
energy
because
their
unique
structure,
tailorable
chemical
composition,
and
tunable
physical,
chemical,
functional
properties.
In
this
work,
phase-pure
HEO
(Mn,
Fe,
Co,
Ni,
Cu)3O4
nanoparticles
were
synthesized
using
thermal
plasma
under
optimum
processing
conditions
at
11
kW
input
power
with
argon
carbon
dioxide
as
plasma-forming
gases.
As-synthesized
powders
annealed
different
temperatures
(200
to
500
°C)
subjected
structural
characterization.
The
electrochemical
storage
performance
was
investigated
via
a
conventional
three-electrode
setup
1
M
KOH
electrolyte
solution.
For
0.5
A
g–1
current
density,
electrode
displayed
specific
capacitance
431
F
g–1.
Capacitance
retention
Coulombic
efficiency
found
be
79.5
91.8%
after
10,000
cycles
3
respectively.
This
study
provides
novel
insight
on
rapid
production
through
plasma,
propitious
rate
around
1.5
g/min.
ACS Applied Electronic Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 1140 - 1150
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
In
the
realm
of
affordable
and
yet
efficient
energy
storage
devices
required
for
future
portable
electronic
gadgets
electric
vehicles,
supercapacitors
(SCs)
have
immense
potential;
however,
prime
bottleneck
is
low
volumetric
capacitance
density
caused
by
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
a
limited
potential
window
(<1.2
V)
in
aqueous
electrolytes.
Therefore,
to
address
this
challenge,
we
aim
design
suitable
biomass-derived
nitrogen
(N)-doped
highly
porous
graphitic
carbon
(HP-NGC)
via
mechanochemically
assisted
microwave
plasma-induced
quick
synthesis
process
deliver
high
density.
Detailed
characterization
developed
electrode
materials
revealed
that
structural
functional
properties
are
influenced
crucial
role
mechanochemical
treatment
carried
out
just
before
carbonization
through
irradiation
under
N2
plasma.
HP-NGC
produces
an
almost
32%
higher
surface
area
(820
m2
g–1)
than
(620
N-doped
(NGC)
prepared
without
treatment.
Moreover,
shows
more
N
doping
(IDIG∼1.01)
NGC
(where
1.1
atom
%
IDIG
∼0.98),
which
significantly
affects
their
electrochemical
properties.
The
exhibited
∼145%
(840
F
cm–3)
(168
Wh
L–1)
(308
(61.5
within
wide
1.2
V
measured
at
0.5
A
g–1
6
M
KOH.
Finally,
assembled
symmetric
device
(HP-NGC//HP-NGC)
made
electrodes
exhibits
630
cm–3
with
excellent
rate
performance
(∼81%
retained
even
after
increasing
current
10
times),
high-energy
32
L–1,
power
640
W
L–1
g–1,
those
many
reported
carbon-based
devices,
making
it
promising
candidate
commercial
applications.
ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 021001 - 021001
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Mixed
transition
metal
oxides
have
become
highly
effective
electrode
materials
due
to
their
remarkable
cyclic
stability
and
improved
capacitance,
which
has
consequently
led
them
display
exceptional
electrochemical
performance.
In
this
work,
a
facile
synthesis
of
Sr
2
Fe
O
5
/reduced
graphene
oxide
composites
was
carried
out
through
solvothermal
technique
investigate
the
X-ray
diffraction
patterns
confirmed
cubic
perovskite
structure
.
The
morphological
analysis
revealed
well-defined
grains
with
sharp
boundaries,
having
uniformly
distributed
porous
regions.
stoichiometric
ratios
sample
compositions
were
using
elemental
analysis.
electrolyte
employed
for
characterizations
1
M
potassium
hydroxide
(KOH),
three-electrode
cell.
composite
/15%
reduced
showed
excellent
performance
compared
other
samples.
It
demonstrated
maximum
specific
capacitance
∼360.29
F
g
−1
at
lower
scan
rate
0.01
V
s
,
as
observed
voltammetry.
GCD
system
high
value
∼1110
followed
by
energy
density
∼32.76
Wh
kg
respectively.
Nyquist
plot
less
barrier
charge
transfer.
Therefore,
comprehensive
investigation
material
suggested
that
as-synthesized
could
be
utilized
in
high-performance
storage
devices.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(7), P. 6459 - 6470
Published: March 21, 2024
The
development
of
high-quality
supercapacitors
relies
heavily
on
the
exploitation
composite
electrode
materials
with
well-defined
nanostructures
such
as
NiCo2S4
(NCS).
In
this
study,
a
two-step
solvent-thermal
approach
was
used
to
create
NiCo2S4@CoAl-LDH
(NCS@CA)
core–shell
heterostructure
for
light-assisted
supercapacitor,
yielding
noteworthy
advancement
in
properties
materials.
resulting
flower-shaped
NCS@CA
nanosheets
exhibit
great
potential
enhancing
solar
energy
utilization.
Compared
solution
without
light,
showed
noticeable
increase
specific
capacitance
when
exposed
light.
As
result,
demonstrated
robust
capacity
2120
F
g–1
(120.4
cm–3)
it
operated
at
1
A
g–1.
Also,
excellent
cycle
life;
after
10
000
cycles
charge
and
discharge,
98.96%
total
still
preserved.
Light-assisted
possessing
extraordinary
electrochemical
have
been
designed
activated
carbon
(AC)
working
electrodes.
configuration
exhibited
an
impressive
density
(35.1
Wh
kg–1
751.2
W
kg–1),
representing
36.6%
improvement
over
nonlight
conditions.
apparatus
also
exceptional
cycling
stability,
holding
onto
97.7%
cycles.
These
findings
confirm
that
is
strong
contender
building
emerging
systems
storage
energy.
Nano Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
been
considered
as
great
contender
and
promising
electrode
materials
for
supercapacitors.
However,
their
low
capacity,
aggregation,
poor
porosity
necessitated
the
exploration
of
new
approaches
to
enhance
performance
these
active
materials.
In
this
study,
sphere-like
MOF
were
in-situ
grown
it
subsequently
burst,
transformed
into
a
desired
metal
oxide
heterostructure
comprising
n-type
ZnO
p-type
NiO
(ZnO/NiO-350).
The
resulting
optimized
flower-like
structure,
composed
interlaced
nanoflakes
derived
from
MOFs,
greatly
improved
sites,
porosity,
functionality
ZnO/NiO-350
exhibited
superior
electrochemical
activities
supercapacitors,
compared
parent
MOF,
bare
n-type,
counterparts.
specific
capacitance
can
reach
543
F
g−1
at
current
density
1
A
g−1.
Theoretical
modeling
simulations
employed
gain
insights
atomic-scale
properties
Furthermore,
an
assembled
hybrid
device
using
carbon
electrodes
demonstrated
excellent
energy
44
Wh
kg−1
power
1.6
Kw
kg−1.
After
5000
cycles
10
g−1,
cycling
stability
remained
80
%
initial
capacitance.
Overall,
such
evaluation
unique
with
may
be
useful
next
generation
supercapacitor
electrode.
Journal of Polymer Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(6), P. 408 - 419
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
Manganese
dioxide
(MnO
2
)
nanoparticles
were
modified
by
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(GCN)
and
polylpyrrole
(Ppy)
to
enhance
their
electrochemical
performance.
The
surface
influence,
crystalline
structure,
performance
of
the
Ppy/GCN/MnO
material
characterized
compared
with
those
pristine
MnO
.
It
is
found
that
modification
can
improve
structural
stability
without
decreasing
its
available
specific
capacitance.
properties
synthesized
electrode
evaluated
using
cyclic
voltammetry
(CV)
AC
impedance
techniques
in
5
M
KOH
electrolyte.
Specific
capacitances
486,
815,
921,
1377
F/g
obtained
for
,
Ppy/MnO
GCN/MnO
respectively,
at
A/g.
This
improvement
attributed
synergistic
effect
GCN
Ppy
material.
has
average
energy
power
densities
172
Wh
kg
−1
2065
W
respectively.
Only
%
capacitance’s
initial
value
lost
after
10,000
cycles.
resulting
nanocomposite
had
very
stable
porous
layered
structures.
work
demonstrates
nanomaterials
exhibit
good
are
materials
supercapacitor
applications.