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Title: Lignin-derived electrochemical energy materials and systems

Journal Article · · Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2083 · OSTI ID:1737405
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  1. Washington State Univ., Richland, WA (United States); Beihang Univ., Beijing (China)
  2. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
  3. Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
  4. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  5. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
  6. Beihang Univ., Beijing (China)
  7. Washington State Univ., Richland, WA (United States); Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Aalto Univ., (Finland)

Electrochemical energy storage systems such as supercapacitors, rechargeable batteries and fuel cells have been proven the most effective technologies for energy conversion, storage, and management at different scales. Although a large number of electrochemical energy technologies have been developed in the past and they will continue to be optimized in terms of cost, lifetime, and performance, there is a substantial growing demand for advanced electrochemical energy systems. To deploy these advanced systems, the electrode and electrolyte materials with higher performance, longer life, and lower cost, must be developed. Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer after cellulose, a byproduct from emerging cellulosic biorefineries, and a waste product from pulp and paper industries. Numerous researches have successfully demonstrated that lignin from different sources can be used as precursors or feedstocks for preparing high-performance electrochemical energy materials and components such as electrodes, electrolytes, membrane separators, and additives. Moreover, techno-economic analyses indicate that it is possible to prepare cost-effective carbons from lignin at engineering scales, compared to current carbon products. These facts suggest that scalable conversion of lignin into high-value energy materials will offer a promising pathway to not only promote the utilization and valorization of lignin but also boost the development of the advanced electrochemical energy systems. This review presents state of the arts of renewable energy materials derived from various lignin and their applications in electrochemical energy systems with emphasis on supercapacitors, rechargeable batteries, and fuel cells. Meanwhile, this article also aims to carve out the critical barriers for lignin-derived high-performance materials for energy applications, intending to identify viable approaches for synthesis of sustainable new energy materials.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231; AC05-00OR22725; AC05-76RL01830; AC07-05ID14517; EE0008250
OSTI ID:
1737405
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA--144600
Journal Information:
Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, Journal Name: Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 14; ISSN 1932-104X
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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