Peat-derived hard carbon electrodes with superior capacity for sodium-ion batteries
Anu Adamson, R. Väli, Maarja Paalo, Jaan Aruväli, Miriam Koppel, Rasmus Palm, Eneli Härk, Jaak Nerut, Tavo Romann, Enn Lust, Alar Jänes
Abstract
A synthesis method has been developed to turn peat, cheap biomass into hard carbons that demonstrate high capacity and excellent sodium storage capability as anode material in sodium-ion batteries.
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CarbonizationPeatCarbon fibersPyrolysisMaterials scienceFaraday efficiencySodiumElectrochemistryChemical engineeringBiomass (ecology)ElectrodeChemistryMetallurgyComposite materialBiologyEcologyGeologyOceanographyEngineeringScanning electron microscopeComposite numberPhysical chemistryAdvancements in Battery MaterialsSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies