Upcycling rust and plastic waste into an Fe MOF for effective energy storage applications: transformation of trash to treasure
Rakesh Deka, Diptangshu Datta Mal, Shaikh M. Mobin
Abstract
An Fe-based metal–organic framework is synthesized utilizing metal sourced from iron rust and a linker sourced from PET bottle waste. Further, the MOF is deployed as the active electrode material for a supercapacitor.
Topics & Concepts
Waste managementMaterials scienceCircular economyBiodegradable wasteSupercapacitorPolyethylene terephthalateTreasureResource recoveryCapacitanceEngineeringChemistryWastewaterComposite materialPhysical chemistryPhilosophyTheologyEcologyElectrodeBiologySupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvancements in Battery MaterialsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications