scholarly journals Deciphering the Structural, Textural, and Electrochemical Properties of Activated BN-Doped Spherical Carbons

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Mutuma ◽  
Boitumelo Matsoso ◽  
Damilola Momodu ◽  
Kabir Oyedotun ◽  
Neil Coville ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electrochemical Analysis ◽  
Activation Mechanism ◽  
Specific Power ◽  
Carbon Spheres ◽  
Cell Potential ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Pyridinic N

In this study, the effect of K2CO3 activation on the structural, textural, and electrochemical properties of carbon spheres (CSs) and boron and nitrogen co-doped carbon spheres (BN-CSs) was evaluated. Activation of the CSs and BN-CSs by K2CO3 resulted in increased specific surface areas and ID/IG ratios. From the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results, the BN-CSs comprised of 64% pyridinic-N, 24% pyrrolic-N and 7% graphitic-N whereas the activated BN-CSs had 19% pyridinic-N, 40% pyrrolic-N and 22% graphitic-N displaying the effect of activation on the type of N configurations in BN-CSs. A possible BN-co-doping and activation mechanism for the BN-CSs is proposed. Electrochemical analysis of the electrode materials revealed that BN doping, carbon morphology, structure, and porosity played a crucial role in enhancing the capacitive behavior of the CSs. As a proof of concept, a symmetric device comprising the activated BN-CSs displayed a specific power of 800 W kg−1 at a specific current of 1 A g−1 within an operating cell potential of 1.6 V in a 3 M KNO3 electrolyte. The study illustrated for the first time the role of K2CO3 activation in influencing the physical and surface properties of template-free activated BN-CSs as potential electrode materials for energy storage systems.

scholarly journals Functionalized Carbon Nanotube and MnO2 Nanoflower Hybrid as an Electrode Material for Supercapacitor Application

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Sagar Mothkuri ◽  
Honey Gupta ◽  
Pawan K. Jain ◽  
Tata Narsinga Rao ◽  
Gade Padmanabham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Specific Energy ◽  
Hybrid Material ◽  
Electrode Material ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electrochemical Analysis ◽  
Specific Power ◽  
Supercapacitor Application ◽  
Long Cycle Life ◽  
Functionalized Carbon Nanotube

Functionalized carbon nanotube (FCNT) and Manganese Oxide (MnO2) nanoflower hybrid material was synthesized using hydrothermal technique as a promising electrode material for supercapacitor applications. The morphological investigation revealed the formation of ‘nanoflower’ like structure of MnO2 connected with FCNT, thus paving an easy path for the conduction of electrons during the electrochemical mechanism. A significant improvement in capacitance properties was observed in the hybrid material, in which carbon nanotube acts as a conducting cylindrical path, while the major role of MnO2 was to store the charge, acting as an electrolyte reservoir leading to an overall improved electrochemical performance. The full cell electrochemical analysis of FCNT-MnO2 hybrid using 3 M potassium hydroxide (KOH) electrolyte indicated a specific capacitance of 359.53 F g−1, specific energy of 49.93 Wh kg−1 and maximum specific power of 898.84 W kg−1 at 5 mV s−1. The results show promise for the future of supercapacitor development based on hybrid electrode materials, where high specific energy can be achieved along with high specific power and long cycle life.

In situ construction of hollow carbon spheres with N, Co, and Fe co-doping as electrochemical sensors for simultaneous determination of dihydroxybenzene isomers

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 8950-8958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Yang ◽  
Shunxing Li ◽  
Huiwu Yu ◽  
Fengying Zheng ◽  
Luxiu Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Sites ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electrochemical Sensors ◽  
Carbon Spheres ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Hollow Carbon ◽  
Hollow Carbon Spheres

Control of the active sites/centers plays an important role in the design of novel electrode materials with unusual properties and achievement of sensors with high performance.

Morphological and Electrochemical Properties of the Lactose-derived Carbon Electrode Materials

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 03017-1-03017-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. F. Myronyuk ◽  
◽  
V. I. Mandzyuk ◽  
V. M. Sachko ◽  
R. P. Lisovsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Carbon Electrode

Iron Phosphate/Bacteria Composites as Precursors for Textured Electrode Materials with Enhanced Electrochemical Properties

2016 ◽  
Vol 163 (10) ◽  
pp. A2139-A2148 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Mirvaux ◽  
N. Recham ◽  
J. Miot ◽  
M. Courty ◽  
S. Bernard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Iron Phosphate

The preparations of nanoporous carbon with multi-heteroatoms co-doping from black liquor powders for supercapacitors

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengfei Hao ◽  
Yanjie Yi ◽  
Youming Li ◽  
Yi Hou
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Black Liquor ◽  
Nanoporous Carbon ◽  
Electrode System ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Paper Making ◽  
Symmetric Supercapacitor

Abstract A green and economically viable route without any additional activation agents and templates has been developed to synthesize biomass-derived nanoporous carbon for superior electric double-layer capacitors via direct pyrolysis of dried black liquor powders, which is the main waste in pulping and paper-making industry. The resulting carbon materials present hierarchical porosity and moderate specific surface area of 1134  m 2 g − 1 {\text{m}^{2}}\hspace{0.1667em}{\text{g}^{-1}} , as well as multi-heteroatoms co-doping such as N, S, Na and K, which exist originally in black liquor. When evaluated as electrode materials for supercapacitors in 6 M KOH aqueous electrolyte, the-prepared carbon samples deliver a significantly high gravimetric capacitance of 331  F g − 1 \text{F}\hspace{0.1667em}{\text{g}^{-1}} at 0.5  A g − 1 \text{A}\hspace{0.1667em}{\text{g}^{-1}} in a three-electrode system. Moreover, the fabricated symmetric supercapacitor also possesses a gravimetric capacitance of 211  F g − 1 \text{F}\hspace{0.1667em}{\text{g}^{-1}} at 0.5  A g − 1 \text{A}\hspace{0.1667em}{\text{g}^{-1}} , with an impressive long-term cycling stability of 92 % capacitance retention after 3000 cycles. This work explores a suitable and scalable approach for mass production of high-performance electrode materials with industrial wastes on the base of cost-efficiency and environment-friendship.

Preparation of Activated Carbon Derived from Water Hyacinth as Electrode Active Material for Li-Ion Supercapacitor

2020 ◽  
Vol 1000 ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Jagad Paduraksa ◽  
Muhammad Luthfi ◽  
Ariono Verdianto ◽  
Achmad Subhan ◽  
Wahyu Bambang Widayatno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Active Material ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Specific Power ◽  
Full Cell ◽  
Lithium Ion Capacitor

Lithium-Ion Capacitor (LIC) has shown promising performance to meet the needs of high energy and power-density-energy storage system in the era of electric vehicles nowadays. The development of electrode materials and electrolytes in recent years has improvised LIC performance significantly. One of the active materials of LIC electrodes, activated carbon (AC), can be synthesized from various biomass, one of which is the water hyacinth. Its abundant availability and low utilization make the water hyacinth as a promising activated carbon source. To observe the most optimal physical properties of AC, this study also compares various activation temperatures. In this study, full cell LIC was fabricated using LTO based anode, and water hyacinth derived AC as the cathode. The LIC full cell was further characterized to see the material properties and electrochemical performance. Water hyacinth derived LIC can achieve a specific capacitance of 32.11 F/g, the specific energy of 17.83 Wh/kg, and a specific power of 160.53 W/kg.

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