Electrochemical Performance of Carbon Derived from Sargassum sp. Macroalgae in Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Comparative Study of Ether and Carbonate-Based Electrolytes
Salimi, P.; Taghavi, S.; Bagheri, A.; Signoretto, M.; Proietti Zaccaria, R.P.; Vandamme, D. (2025). Electrochemical Performance of Carbon Derived from Sargassum sp. Macroalgae in Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Comparative Study of Ether and Carbonate-Based Electrolytes. Journal of Electronic Materials 54(10): 8259-8267. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11664-025-12203-z
In: Journal of Electronic Materials. Springer: New York. ISSN 0361-5235; e-ISSN 1543-186X, more
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| Author keywords |
Macroalgae;anode;ether;carbonate;electrolyte;Li-ion battery;sulfur batteries;cladophora-glomerata;marine biomass;gasification;biochar |
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- Salimi, P.
- Taghavi, S.
- Bagheri, A.
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- Signoretto, M.
- Proietti Zaccaria, R.P.
- Vandamme, D., more
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| Abstract |
This study investigates the electrochemical performance of activated biochar derived from brown algae (Sargassum sp.) for lithium-ion battery applications. The biochar, obtained via carbonization of marine biomass, demonstrates excellent stability as a sustainable alternative to conventional anodes like graphite and lithium. Electrochemical tests reveal that the biochar exhibits superior cycling stability, achieving 91% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1 in an ether-based electrolyte (DOL-DME-LiTFSI-LiNO3) compared to carbonate-based electrolytes (36% capacity retention). These results underscore its potential as a promising material for advanced battery technologies, including lithium-metal-free sulfur batteries, advancing sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions.Graphical abstractThis study investigates the electrochemical performance of biochar from brown algae (Sargassum sp.) in ether- and carbonate-based electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. It demonstrates superior stability in ether-based electrolytes (DOL-DME-LiTFSI-LiNO3), showcasing its potential as a promising material for advanced battery technologies, including lithium-metal-free sulfur batteries. |
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