Tailoring a hierarchical porous carbon electrode from carbon black <i>via</i> 3D diatomite morphology control for enhanced electrochemical performance.

ABSTRACT: Carbon black, a nano-porous material usually derived from the pyrolysis of waste tyres possesses varied particle sizes and morphology making it a viable material for several engineering applications. However, the high tendency for CB to agglomerate remains a challenge. To address this, bio-templating has been employed to produce a nanostructured porous carbon electrode material for supercapacitor applications using diatomite as a template. Diatomite-synthesized activated carbon (DSAC) was fabricated through a three-step process involving acid treatment of diatomite, thermal activation of carbon black, and bio-template synthesis. The resulting material was thoroughly characterized using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, BET analysis, and SEM imaging. Its electrochemical properties were assessed thro

SUBMITTER: Appiah ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11485105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature