Lignin-based composites for high-performance supercapacitor electrode materials
Penghui Li, Yumeng Wei, Caiwen Wu, Chi Yang, Bo Jiang, Wenjuan Wu
Abstract
The lignosulfonate/polyaniline nanocomposite electrode material was made by polymerization of aniline with lignosulfonate as dispersant and structure-directing agent. Redox can convert the catechol/quinone groups on lignin, promoted by electron transfer of polyaniline.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceSupercapacitorElectrodeAmmonium persulfateCapacitancePolyanilineNanocompositeElectrochemistryComposite materialDopantCurrent densityAnodeChemical engineeringDopingChemistryOptoelectronicsMonomerPolymerPolymerizationQuantum mechanicsPhysical chemistryEngineeringPhysicsConducting polymers and applicationsSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationElectrochemical sensors and biosensors