Sustainable materials for energy storage: Development and characterization of bio-based carbonaceous composites

The main objective of this project is to develop and characterize innovative and sustainable materials for energy storage devices. In alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the project will investigate using renewable phenolic sources (such as tannin) and industrial waste (such as kraft black liquor) as precursors for synthesizing carbonaceous materials and composites. This will be achieved through low-cost, simple, and environmentally friendly methods. The methodology will also incorporate advanced material characterization techniques to analyze the materials’ physicochemical, morphological, textural, and electrochemical properties. The expected results aim to reduce dependence on expensive synthetic materials, promote sustainability, and provide viable solutions for large-scale production of energy storage devices in the future.

Faculty Supervisor:

Flavia Braghiroli

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Partner:

Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Nanotechnology

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

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