scholarly journals Revalorization of Pleurotus djamor Fungus Culture: Fungus-Derived Carbons for Supercapacitor Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10765
Author(s):  
Paola Navid García-Hernández ◽  
José Martín Baas-López ◽  
Tanit Toledano-Thompson ◽  
Ruby Valdez-Ojeda ◽  
Daniella Pacheco-Catalán
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
Intrinsic Structure ◽  
Supercapacitor Application ◽  
Fungus Culture ◽  
Pleurotus Djamor ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Base Matrix ◽  
Diffusion Transfer ◽  
Fast Ion

Currently, there is increasing interest and effort directed to developing sustainable processes, including in waste management and energy production and storage, among others. In this research, corn cobs were used as a substrate for the cultivation of Pleurotus djamor, a suitable feedstock for the management of these agricultural residues. Revalorization of this fungus, as an environmentally friendly carbon precursor, was executed by taking advantage of the intrinsic characteristics of the fungus, such as its porosity. Obtaining fungus-derived porous carbons was achieved by hydrothermal activation with KOH and subsequent pyrolysis at 600, 800, and 1000 °C in an argon atmosphere. The morphologies of the fungal biomass and fungus-derived carbons both exhibited, on their surfaces, certain amorphous similarities in their pores, indicating that the porous base matrix of the fungus was maintained despite carbonization. From all fungus-derived carbons, PD1000 exhibited the largest superficial area, with 612 m2g−1 and a pore size between 3 and 4 nm recorded. Electrochemical performance was evaluated in a three-electrode cell, and capacitance was calculated by cyclic voltammetry; a capacitance of 60 F g−1 for PD1000 was recorded. Other results suggested that PD1000 had a fast ion-diffusion transfer rate and high electronic conductivity. Ultimately, Pleurotus djamor biomass is a suitable feedstock for obtaining carbon in a sustainable way, and it features a defined intrinsic structure for potential energy storage applications, such as electrodes in supercapacitors.

scholarly journals Fast 3D-lithium-ion diffusion and high electronic conductivity of Li2MnSiO4 surfaces for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 9721-9730
Author(s):  
Gamachis Sakata Gurmesa ◽  
Natei Ermias Benti ◽  
Mesfin Diro Chaka ◽  
Girum Ayalneh Tiruye ◽  
Qinfang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Lithium Ion Diffusion ◽  
The Way

The DFT analysis revealed fast 3D-lithium-ion diffusion pathways and high electronic conductivity in the Li2MnSiO4 surface, and thus paving the way for designing and developing efficient and low-cost rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Quantum transport, electronic properties and molecular adsorptions in graphene

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (08) ◽  
pp. 2130001
Author(s):  
Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Quantum Transport ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Field Effect Transistors ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Functional Study ◽  
Sensor Applications ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity

Molecular sensor applications are used in different fields including environmental monitoring and medical diagnosis. Graphene, a single atomic layer consisting of the hexagonally arranged carbon material, is one of the most promising materials for ideal channels in field-effect transistors to be used as electronic sensing applications owing to its lightweight, mechanical robustness, high electronic conductivity and large surface-to-volume ratio. This paper provides a review of molecular adsorptions, electronic properties and quantum transport of graphene based on the first-principles density-functional study. The adsorption properties of environmentally polluting or toxic molecules and electronic transport of graphene are revealed. The possibility of detecting these molecules selectively is also discussed for designing the graphene-based sensor applications.

T-Nb2O5 nanoparticles confined in carbon nanotubes with fast ion diffusion rate for lithium storage

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Yakun Tang ◽  
Lang Liu ◽  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Zhiguo Li
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Diffusion Rate ◽  
Conductive Network ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
Lithium Storage ◽  
Transmission Path ◽  
Fast Ion

T-Nb2O5/CNT nanohybrid with short transmission path, rich active sites, and favorable mechanical flexibility can achieve the fast transportation of ions/electrons. The obtained nanohybrid with continuous conductive network exhibit better lithium...

MnCo2O4 decorated Magnéli phase titanium oxide as a carbon-free cathode for Li–O2 batteries

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (37) ◽  
pp. 19991-19996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuecheng Cao ◽  
Zhihui Sun ◽  
Xiangjun Zheng ◽  
Jinghua Tian ◽  
Chao Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Oxide ◽  
Electrocatalytic Activity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Synergistic Interaction ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Magnéli Phase ◽  
First Time ◽  
Magneli Phase

The application of MnCo2O4 (MCO) decorated Ti4O7 as a carbon-free cathode for Li–O2 batteries is reported for the first time. The high performance of Ti4O7/MCO cathode is attributed to the high electronic conductivity of Ti4O7, the high electrocatalytic activity of MCO and the synergistic interaction between Ti4O7 and MCO toward ORR and OER.

scholarly journals Doping-template approach of porous-walled graphitic nanocages for superior performance anodes of lithium ion batteries

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (67) ◽  
pp. 42083-42087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhao Min Sheng ◽  
Xin Jian Chang ◽  
Yu Hang Chen ◽  
Cheng Yang Hong ◽  
Na Na Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
Fast Ion ◽  
P Removal

Removal of the N-doped template creates nanopores in the shells of nanocages. The created nanopores enhance fast ion diffusion.

Three-dimensional graphene oxide/polypyrrole composite electrodes fabricated by one-step electrodeposition for high performance supercapacitors

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (27) ◽  
pp. 14445-14457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianyun Cao ◽  
Yaming Wang ◽  
Junchen Chen ◽  
Xiaohong Li ◽  
Frank C. Walsh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Composite Electrodes ◽  
Ion Diffusion ◽  
One Step ◽  
Supercapacitor Performance ◽  
Polypyrrole Composite ◽  
Fast Ion ◽  
Interconnected Structure

The 3D interconnected structure of the GO/PPy composite ensures fast ion diffusion through the electrode, leading to excellent supercapacitor performance.

MXene for aqueous zinc-based energy storage devices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye Chen ◽  
Xinyu Yin ◽  
Shuyuan Lei ◽  
Xiaojing Dai ◽  
Xilian Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Transition Metal Carbide ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity

MXene, a class of 2D transition metal carbide/nitride materials, has attracted widespread attention since its first discovery in 2011. Due to its high electronic conductivity, large specific surface area, good mechanical stability, and adjustable surface functional groups, MXene-based nanomaterials have shown great potential in energy storage devices. Meanwhile, zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices became a hotspot recently in energy storage field on account of their high security and low cost. In this review, the research progress on the preparation routes, preserving method, related structure and properties of MXene is first summarized. Followed by is an introduction of the recent state-of-the-art development of MXene-based electrodes for zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices, including zinc ion batteries (ZIBs), zinc-air batteries (ZABs), and zinc-halide batteries (ZHBs). Finally, the major bottleneck and perspectives for MXene-based nanomaterials in zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices are pointed out.

Nanoporous MnO2 Nanoflakes Modified Carbon Cloth Material for Efficient Removal of Heavy Metal Ions in Water by Capacitive Deionization

2018 ◽  
Vol MA2018-01 (32) ◽  
pp. 1973-1973
Author(s):  
Ying Wang ◽  
Daniel J Blackwood
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Porous Electrodes ◽  
Carbon Cloth ◽  
List Type ◽  
Capacitive Deionization ◽  
Counter Electrodes ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity

Increasing demand for the limited resource of fresh water for the large urban populations and development of agriculture and industry draws public concern. Removal of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, chromium and mercury is crucial in environmental improvement of water and industrial wastewater treatment. Great efforts have been made through chemical precipitation, adsorption, ion exchange, filtration and electrochemical treatment. However, a large volume of sludge residue, expensive and complex matrix materials and low efficiency are still problems that need to be improved. Capacitive deionization (CDI) is a promising energy-efficient technology for water desalination, which is easy to handle and environmentally friendly producing no secondary contaminants through the water purifying process [1]. In order to effectively remove ions, the porous electrodes with large surface area, good chemical stability, high electronic conductivity, and hydrophility are key factors in the selection of CDI materials. Highly porous carbon materials represent the typical electrodes to store the ions through surface ion adsorption/desorption, which is generally categorized as electrochemical double layer. By contrast, pseudocapacitors that consist of conducting polymers and transition metals, store more charge through redox reactions. Among the alternative candidates, the natural abundant and environmental benign MnO2 is of particular interest for research, due to its high theoretical specific capacitance and the ability to be use in mild aqueous electrolytes which expand its practical application [2-3]. MnO2 can be fabricated easily and its morphology can be controlled during simple hydrothermal growth processes. Direct growth on carbon cloth, which is an excellent flexible and conductive substrate, could enhance the regeneration and reuse property of MnO2 as an ideal CDI electrode. Porous MnO2@cabon cloth composites were prepared via a facile hydrothermal method (Figure a). The BET result showed that the average pore width is 18.2 nm. To investigate the CDI property of removing the heavy metal ions, one piece of MnO2@CC and one piece of activated carbon@graphite paper were assembled as working and counter electrodes respectively. This work confirmed the potential of using MnO2@CC as a good CDI electrode material for removal of heavy metal ions from water (Figure b). References S. Porada, R. Zhao, A. Wal, V. Presser, and P. M. Biesheuvel, Prog. Mater. Sci., 58, 1388 (2013). W. Wei, X. Cui, W. Chen, and D. G. Ivey, Chem. Soc. Rev., 40, 1697 (2011). J. Wang, F. Kang, and B. Wei, Prog. Mater. Sci., 74, 51 (2015). Figure 1

Phosphorus-doped porous hollow carbon nanorods for high-performance sodium-based dual-ion batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 4007-4016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Wang ◽  
Shaofeng Wang ◽  
Kaixiang Shen ◽  
Shenggong He ◽  
Xianhua Hou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Structural Stability ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Hollow Carbon ◽  
Phosphorus Doped

Phosphorus-doped hollow carbon nanorods with high electronic conductivity can maintain excellent structural stability and endow outstanding electrochemical performance in sodium-based dual-ion batteries.

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