Abstract
Electrochemical energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors and batteries, have been proven to be the most effective energy conversion and storage technologies for practical application. However, further development of these energy storage devices is hindered by their poor electrode performance. Carbon materials used in supercapacitors and batteries are often derived from nonrenewable resources under harsh environments. Naturally abundant biomass is a green, alternative carbon source with many desired properties. This review article presents state of the art of renewable carbon materials derived from natural biomasses with an emphasis on their applications in supercapacitors and lithium–sulfur batteries.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 69-88 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Materials Research Letters |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Mar 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biomass
- carbon materials
- energy storage
- lithium–sulfur batteries
- supercapacitors
