Preparation of biomass activated carbon with aligned graphene nanosheet arrays from bamboo parenchymal cells for supercapacitors
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Abstract The increasing recognition of the need for economically viable carbon materials in supercapacitors has resulted in a notable emphasis on utilizing recycled biomass waste as a precursor for activated carbon (AC). This study investigates the production of highly porous AC through vertically aligned graphene nanosheet arrays (VAGNAs) derived from bamboo parenchyma cells, a type of biomass waste. The focus lies in manipulating the ratio of alkali to carbon during the activation process. Elevating the alkali-carbon ratio augments the specific surface area of the AC while concurrently reducing the presence of VAGNAs. Surprisingly, AC generated with an alkali-carbon ratio of four exhibits a remarkable specific capacitance of 215 F g−1 when subjected to a current density of 0.2 A g−1. When integrated into a supercapacitor apparatus, this AC material demonstrates a notable energy density of 11.2 W-hours per kilogram (Wh kg−1) at a power density of 50 W per kilogram (W kg−1). Moreover, it displays exceptional cycling stability, maintaining 89.4 % of its capacitance after undergoing 10,000 cycles in a 6 M potassium hydroxide electrolyte. The findings of this investigation underscore the potential of utilizing waste bamboo parenchyma cells for sustainable energy storage applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication · Advancements in Battery Materials · Graphene research and applications
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Research Institute of Wood Industry , Chinese Academy of Forestry , Haidian , Beijing 100091 , China
School of Resources, Environment and Materials , Guangxi University , Nanning 530000 , Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , China
State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures , Guangxi University , Nanning 530004 , China
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