Electricity generation from water evaporation through highly conductive carbonized wood with abundant hydroxyls
Zaimiao Zhang, Yaru Zheng, Nan Jiang, Wenqing Hong, Tianyu Liu, Hao Jiang, Yanjie Hu, Chunzhong Li
Abstract
Carbonized wood obtained by Lewis acid metal salt-catalyzed carbonization possesses high electrical conductivity and contains a large amount of hydroxyl groups, thus improving the electric energy output of wood-based hydroelectric generators.
Topics & Concepts
CarbonizationEvaporationMaterials scienceElectrical conductorSalt (chemistry)Electrical resistivity and conductivityChemical engineeringPulp and paper industryChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryElectrical engineeringThermodynamicsEngineeringScanning electron microscopePhysicsSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesMembrane Separation Technologies