journal article·2024-08Open access

Green Fabrication of Stackable Laser‐Induced Graphene Micro‐Supercapacitors under Ambient Conditions: Toward the Design of Truly Sustainable Technological Platforms

Sara L. Silvestre, Maria Morais, Raquel R. A. Soares, Zachary T. Johnson, Eric Benson, Elisabeth Ainsley, Veronica Pham, Jonathan C. Claussen, Carmen L. Gomes, Rodrigo Martins, Elvira Fortunato, Luis Pereira, João Coelho

Advanced Materials Technologies· Volume 9· Issue 16

Abstract

Abstract Extensive research into green technologies is driven by the worldwide push for eco‐friendly materials and energy solutions. The focus is on synergies that prioritize sustainability and environmental benefits. This study explores the potential of abundant, non‐toxic, and sustainable resources such as paper, lignin‐enriched paper, and cork for producing laser‐induced graphene (LIG) supercapacitor electrodes with improved capacitance. A single‐step methodology using a CO2 laser system is developed for fabricating these electrodes under ambient conditions, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional carbon sources. The resulting green micro‐supercapacitors (MSCs) achieve impressive areal capacitance (≈7–10 mF cm−2) and power and energy densities (≈4 μW cm‐2 and ≈0.77 µWh cm−2 at 0.01 mA cm−2). Stability tests conducted over 5000 charge–discharge cycles demonstrate a capacitance retention of ≈80–85%, highlighting the device durability. These LIG‐based devices offer versatility, allowing voltage output adjustment through stacked and sandwich MSCs configurations (parallel or series), suitable for various large‐scale applications. This study demonstrates that it is possible to create high‐quality energy storage devices based on biodegradable materials. This development can lead to progress in renewable energy and off‐grid technology, as well as a reduction in electronic waste.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication · Laser-Ablation Synthesis of Nanoparticles · Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications

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Affiliations

CENIMAT i3N Department of Materials Science School of Science and Technology NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA Caparica Portugal

Department of Mechanical Engineering Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 USA

School of Art + Design Graphic Design Program University of Illinois Urbana‐Champaign Champaign IL 61820 USA

Dpto. Física de la Materia Condensada Universidad de Sevilla Avda. Reina Mercedes S/N Sevilla 41012 Spain

Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (Universidad de Sevilla‐CSIC) Avda. Americo Vespucio 49 Sevilla 41092 Spain

Funding

National Science Foundation · Junta de Andalucía · HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme

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