A silicon microparticulate material (SiMP) used as the anode for lithium-ion batteries promises higher volumetric capacity and less interfacial reactions than its costly nanoparticulate counterpart. However, what mostly hinders its practical use is…
Organic phase change materials (PCMs) are the most common heat storage components in latent heat based thermal energy storage (TES) systems. Among the different organic PCMs, fatty acids (FAs) have shown a real potential in important areas, such as,…
Nitrogen-doped carbon materials with abundant defects and strong potassium adsorption ability have been recognized as potential anodes for potassium ion batteries (PIBs). However, the limited content and uncontrolled type of nitrogen-doped sites…
In the present study, raw silica fume (RSF) was evaluated as carrier matrix to create PEG-included form-stable latent heat storage materials (FS-LHSMs), and carbon nanofiber (CNF), carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) were used for…
Recent progress in the synthesis of carbon materials from biomass and coal/heavy oil waste and their use as the electrode materials of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries is reviewed. The carbon precursors include seafood and agricultural waste, and…
Recent progress in the synthesis of carbon materials from biomass and coal/heavy oil waste and their use as the electrode materials of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries is reviewed. The carbon precursors include seafood and agricultural waste, and…
Efficiency of microwave-enabled ex situ soil remediation can be improved by dielectric susceptors. Cost, and environmental burden of these susceptors can be minimized if they are used repeatedly in a permanent bed set-up. In this study, carbon…