Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6606119 | Electrochimica Acta | 2016 | 35 Pages |
Abstract
We demonstrate a very simple, cost-effective and superfast process for making Li-ion battery (LIB) anode grade carbon from agro-waste in the form of sugarcane bagasse using a low power microwave system. Activation of this bagasse derived carbon is carefully optimized by using various weight ratios of KOH to obtain the desired properties of functional carbon in terms of porosity and electrical conductivity. Low equivalent series resistance (ESR), low charge transfer resistance with good electrical conductivity, and optimum porosity for efficient ion diffusion make this carbon a good candidate for Li-ion battery anode material rendering a reversible capacity of 757Â mAhgâ1 at a current density of 100Â mAgâ1 and a good cycling performance at high current rates.
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Authors
Shruti Agarkar, Poonam Yadav, Rohan Fernandes, Dushyant Kothari, Anil Suryawanshi, Satishchandra Ogale,