Porous carbons are widely used as electrode materials for supercapacitors owing to their high specific surface areas, abundant surface functionalities, well‑controlled pore systems, and excellent conductivity and stability. New carbon materials with well‑defined nanostructures and functionalization patterns have been developed to meet challenges of a growing global demand for energy‑saving materials and sustainable materials to reduce negative environmental consequences. This book describes progress toward the conversion and efficient utilization of porous carbon and its derived precursor as electrode materials for clean energy.
• Explores the chemical structure, composition, properties, classification, and application of various porous carbon nanoparticles and nanostructured materials for clean energy uses
• Proposes strategies for porous carbon production through featured examples
• Covers a variety of materials, including those derived from biomass, graphene, aerogels, and carbon nanofibers
• Discusses applications including electrocatalysts, batteries, hydrogen production, supercapacitors, and energy storage
• Examines challenges and future opportunities
This book will be of interest to materials and chemical engineers, scientists, researchers, and others active in advancing the development of renewable and clean energy technologies.
Chapter 1 Porous Carbon Aerogel for Supercapacitors
Xinwen Peng, Yongfa Huang and Linxin Zhong
Chapter 2 Porous Carbon‑Based Materials for Supercapacitors
Hui Peng and Wenxing Miao
Chapter 3 Biomass‑Derived Materials Toward Low‑Carbon Hydrogen Production
Jiale Xie, Pingping Yang and Cheng Huang
Chapter 4 Biomass‑Derived Carbon Materials for Microbial Fuel Cell Anodes
Long Zou
Chapter 5 Biomass‑Derived Graphene‑Like Carbon Materials for Supercapacitor Applications
Gaojie Li, Biao Gao, Paul K. Chu and Kaifu Huo
Chapter 6 Biomass‑Derived Porous Carbon Materials for Supercapacitors
Bei Liu, Yong Ye and Ting Li
Chapter 7 Carbon‑Based Fibers for Supercapacitors
Tieqi Huang
Chapter 8 Supercapacitors for Energy Storage: Fundamentals, Electrode Materials, and Application
Ruchun Li and Dingsheng Yuan
Chapter 9 Preparation, Structure Control, and Electrochemical Performance of Electrospun Carbon Nanofiber (CNF)
Yan Song, Xiaodong Tian and Tao Yang
Chapter 10 Porous Carbon from Biomass for Supercapacitor
Jing Huang and Gang Wang
Chapter 11 Porous Carbonaceous Materials for Supercapacitors
Yueming Li
Biography
Jing Huang received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in organic chemistry in 2009 and 2012 from Southwest University, China, and served as a postdoctoral research fellow under the supervision of Prof. Chang Ming Li. He teaches at the College of Sericulture, Textile, and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, China, and his research interests focus on nanomaterials derived from biomass for electrochemical applications such as energy storage and conversion.
