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Emerging Modification Technologies of Lignin-based Activated Carbon toward Advanced Applications
Kai Chen1, Zi-Jing He1, Zhi-Hua Liu1
1Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.
Chemsuschem
|September 12, 2022
Summary
Modification technologies enhance lignin-based activated carbon (LAC) properties for advanced applications. Tailoring porosity and surface chemistry unlocks LAC’s potential in energy storage, catalysis, and carbon capture.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Surface Chemistry
Background:
- Lignin-based activated carbon (LAC) offers high surface area and porosity.
- Functionalization is key to tailoring LAC properties for specific applications.
- Modification strategies are crucial for unlocking LAC's advanced potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review state-of-the-art modification technologies for LAC.
- To discuss the impact of modifications on LAC's porous and chemical properties.
- To highlight advanced applications driven by modified LAC.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on LAC modification techniques.
- Analysis of multiscale changes in porosity and surface chemistry.
- Elaboration of structure-function relationships in modified LAC.
Main Results:
- Modification significantly alters LAC's porosity and surface chemistry.
- Various modification approaches effectively functionalize LAC.
- Modified LAC shows promise for supercapacitors, catalysis, hydrogen storage, and CO2 capture.
Conclusions:
- Modification technologies are pivotal in defining LAC's properties and functionalities.
- Optimized LAC holds significant potential for industrial applications.
- Tailored LAC is a versatile porous carbon material for diverse uses.
