Tannin-Based Nanoscale Carbon Spherogels as Electrodes for Electrochemical Applications
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- SMBS - University of Salzburg Business School, Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria
- Salzburg Center for Smart Materials
Abstract
A promising route to monolithic, hollow sphere carbon assemblies based on sustainable precursors with a tailored nanostructure is presented. These carbon assemblies, recently termed carbon spherogels, are generated via a polystyrene sphere template-based sol-gel process of mimosa tannin and biomass-derived 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural. By completely replacing petroleum-based precursors (especially toxic formaldehyde) highly porous, nanoscale carbon monoliths are obtained, which are investigated as state-of-the-art, sustainable electrode materials for energy storage. This study defines the required synthesis parameters, in particular the highly acidic initial pH and a tannin/water ratio of at least 0.05 or lower, for a successful and homogeneous generation of these biobased carbon spherogels.
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14115-14125 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | ACS Applied Nano Materials |
Volume | 4.2021 |
Issue number | 12 |
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Publication status | Published - 2 Dec 2021 |