Electrochemical performance of carbon materials derived from paper mill sludge.

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 2003 · J. Power Sources

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-7753(03)00120-4· OSTI ID:949640

Sandi, G; Khalili, N R; Lu, W; Prakash, J; IIT,

A pure, high surface area and cost-effective carbon-based material with possible application in electrochemical processes was synthesized from industrial sludge. Surface characterization included N{sub 2}-adsorption isotherm data and mathematical models such as the DR equation, and BJH methods. The extent of the purity was assessed from thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The electrochemical properties, i.e. the potential use as electrode in Li ion batteries, were evaluated using conventional electrochemical testing such as charge/discharge cycling and impedance spectroscopy. The results of the data analysis were promising and indicated that paper mill sludge can be successfully used to produce a pure carbon for potential use in electrochemical applications.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• Sponsoring Organization: SC
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 949640
• Report Number(s): ANL/CHM/JA-42773
• Journal Information: J. Power Sources, Journal Name: J. Power Sources Journal Issue: Jun. 1, 2003 Vol. 119; ISSN JPSODZ; ISSN 0378-7753
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: ENGLISH

Related Subjects

37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
CARBON
DATA ANALYSIS
ELECTRODES
IMPEDANCE
ISOTHERMS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
PERFORMANCE
SLUDGES
SPECTROSCOPY
SURFACE AREA
TESTING
THERMAL GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS