Electrochemical performance of carbon materials derived from paper mill sludge

Giselle Sandí, Nasrin R. Khalili, Wenquan Lu, Jai Prakash

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Abstract

A pure, high surface area and cost-effective carbon-based material with possible application in electrochemical processes was synthesized from industrial sludge. Surface characterization included N2-adsorption isotherm data and mathematical models such as the DR equation, and BJH methods. The extent of the purity was assessed from thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The electrochemical properties, i.e. the potential use as electrode in Li ion batteries, were evaluated using conventional electrochemical testing such as charge/discharge cycling and impedance spectroscopy. The results of the data analysis were promising and indicated that paper mill sludge can be successfully used to produce a pure carbon for potential use in electrochemical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)34-38
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Power Sources
Volume119-121
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventSelected Papers Presented at the 11th IMLB - Monterey, CA, United States
Duration: Jun 22 2002Jun 28 2002

Keywords

  • Carbon materials
  • N-adsorption
  • Thermogravimetric analysis

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