Transformation of biomass into carbon nanofiber for supercapacitor application – A review. (8th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Azwar, Elfina; Wan Mahari, Wan Adibah; Chuah, Joon Huang; Vo, Dai-Viet N.; Ma, Nyuk Ling; Lam, Wei Haur; Lam, Su Shiung
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 43:Number 45(2018)
• Page Start: 20811
• Page End: 20821
• Publication Date: 2018-11-08
• Subjects: Biomass -- Carbon -- Nanofiber -- Supercapacitor -- Energy storage; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.09.111
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: This paper starts with a review on challenges and need of improved supercapacitor application, which is then followed by advantages of biomass compared with other materials for use in supercapacitor application. The conversion of biomass into carbon nanofiber using different techniques was extensively reviewed for its advantages and limitations. It was revealed that the materials currently used are yet to be fully sustainable or feasible for energy storage application. In contrast, biomass represents a widely available and sustainable material to be converted into carbon nanofiber for energy storage application. Different techniques were employed for carbon nanofiber production to achieve different objectives, comprising high product yield, feasible diameter adjustment, low electric consumption, and shorter production time. Nevertheless, it was revealed that many key properties of the biomass-derived carbon nanofiber have yet to be fully investigated, as there are still knowledge gaps to be filled for each technique. Thus, more studies are needed to broaden the existing understanding in the key parameters of different techniques in order to develop a highly desirable carbon nanofiber from biomass for sustainable energy storage application. Graphical abstract: Highlights: Challenges and use of biomass in supercapacitor application are reviewed. Techniques to convert biomass into carbon nanofiber are reviewed. Biomass is a promising carbon nanofiber material for energy storage application. Different techniques are used for high product yield and low production cost. Limited study on many key properties of biomass-derived carbon nanofiber.