Huynh K., Maddipudi B.K., Amar V.S., Houck J.D., Shende R.V.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, US
Keywords: cyclic voltammetry, porous carbon, supercapacitor
In this study, biochar samples were prepared by conversion of biomass feedstock (corn stover) via catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) and later used as electrode material in conjunction with sol-gel derived perovskite based mixed (Mn,Ti)-oxides (Mn:Ti precursors 65:35 wt%) for asymmetric supercapacitors. The HTL reaction was performed with 5wt%. Ca(NO3)2 at 250oC for 1 hour. The biochar obtained after the HTL reaction was activated with KOH and further thermally treated at 400oC for 1 hour. The activated porous biochar samples were analyzed by BET surface area analyzer. In asymmetric supercapacitors (ASC) configuration, the energy storage potential was studied using cyclic voltammetry.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: TechConnect Briefs 2021
Published: October 18, 2021
Pages: 184 - 187
Industry sector: Medical & Biotech
Topics: Biomaterials, Diagnostics & Bioimaging
ISBN: 978-0-578-99550-2