All raw materials were commercially available and were used without additional purification or modification. Activated carbon for supercapacitor applications (YP50F) was purchased from Kuraray (bulk density of 0.3 g mL−1 and surface area of 1692 m2 g−1) and Carbon black Super P (≥99%) was purchased from Alfa Aesar (density of 160 ± 20 kg m−3). The remaining materials, Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs, 6–9 nm × 5 µm), 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) and Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) 90,000 Mw, were purchased from Sigma Aldrich, Madrid (Spain). Aluminium foil of 0.05 mm thickness was used as current collector (Goodfellow). The fabricated electrodes were assembled in CR2032 coin cells from MTI by using Whatman grade 4 cellulose paper separator and 1M tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate (TEABF4) in acetonitrile (all purchased from Sigma Aldrich) as electrolyte.
Super p carbon black
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Super P carbon black is a conductive carbon additive used in the manufacturing of electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and other energy storage devices. It is a fine, powdery material that enhances the conductivity and performance of these electrodes.
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Lab products found in correlation
Polyvinylidene fluoride (pvdf), by Thermo Fisher Scientific (3 mentions)
N methyl 2 pyrrolidone, by Merck Group (3 mentions)
Sodium hydroxide (naoh), by Merck Group (3 mentions)
Nafion 117, by Merck Group (2 mentions)
Phosphate buffered saline tablet, by Merck Group (2 mentions)
1 methyl 2 pyrrolidone, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Pvdf hfp, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Multi walled carbon nanotubes, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Yp 50f, by Kuraray (1 mentions)
Lithium acetate dihydrate, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Alginic acid from brown algae, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Wbcs3000, by Wonatech (1 mentions)
Sylgard 184, by Dow (1 mentions)
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Anhydrous fecl3, by Thermo Fisher Scientific (1 mentions)
Hexamethylenetetramine, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Poly vinylidene fluoride pvdf powder, by Thermo Fisher Scientific (1 mentions)
Citric acid, by Merck Group (1 mentions)
Potassium chloride (kcl), by Thermo Fisher Scientific (1 mentions)
Pandadol actifast soluble tablets, by GlaxoSmithKline (1 mentions)
21 protocols using super p carbon black
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Supercapacitor Electrode Fabrication Protocol
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Synthesis and Characterization of Lithium Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles
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Titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2, anatase, >99%) were purchased from Tronox. Lithium acetate dihydrate (LiOAc >98%) and alginic acid from brown algae were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich. Carbon black (Super P >99%) was purchased from Alfa Aesar. For comparison purposes, a commercially available sub-micronic LTO powder (denoted T-LTO) was obtained from Targray (Canada). Carbon black powders were dried in an oven at 65 °C before use. All other reagents were used without further purification.
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Cathode Characterization of NCM811 Battery
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CNT (JEIO, Republic of Korea, 5~7 nm) and carbon black Super P (Alfa Aesar, Conductive 99+%, 40 nm) were used as conductive additives in this study. LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) (Wellcos, Republic of Korea, 7~14 μm) was used as the cathode material, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (Chemours-Mitsui Fluoroproducts Co.,Tokyo Ltd., Japan, 495 μm) was used as the binder without further purification.
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (TESCAN. CLARA) was used to investigate the microstructure of the cathode before and after cycling. The mechanical properties of the cathode with a thickness of approximately 250 μm were analyzed using a universal testing machine (UTM; Lloyd LRX Plus, AMETEK). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS, Ivium-n-stat) was used to perform impedance analysis, and a battery testing system (WBCS 3000; WonAtech, Seoul, Republic of Korea) was used to analyze the cycle performance and discharge C-rate capacity.
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (TESCAN. CLARA) was used to investigate the microstructure of the cathode before and after cycling. The mechanical properties of the cathode with a thickness of approximately 250 μm were analyzed using a universal testing machine (UTM; Lloyd LRX Plus, AMETEK). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS, Ivium-n-stat) was used to perform impedance analysis, and a battery testing system (WBCS 3000; WonAtech, Seoul, Republic of Korea) was used to analyze the cycle performance and discharge C-rate capacity.
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Composite CB-Silicone Electrode Fabrication
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We employed a composite material composed of CB and silicone—specifically, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)—for electrode contacts. Graphitized carbon black (Carbon black Super-P, Alfa Aesar) and Part B of Sylgard 184 (Dow Corning) were mixed 1:5 by mass using a Thinky ARE-250 planetary mixer (2000 rpm for 1 h). In the absence of a mechanical mixer, the composite can be more easily mixed by diluting it with heptane. However, all heptane should be evaporated completely before applying it to the device. Immediately prior to use, we added Sylgard 184 Part A to the composite at 8% total mass and stirred vigorously. This formulation was based on the one evaluated by Reyes et al. (2014) (link). As an alternative, composite silicone/CB materials can be obtained commercially from manufacturers such as Creative Materials Inc.
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Lignin-Based Electrolyte Components
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The softwood Kraft lignin used in this work (Indulin AT) was supplied by Ingevity. PEGDGE (Mn 500 g mol−1), ferrous chloride tetrahydrate (FeCl2 ⋅ 4H2O, analytical grade), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2, 30 wt% in H2O), sulfuric acid (H2SO4, ACS reagent, 95.0–98.0 %), sodium hydroxide (NaOH, ACS reagent, ≥97.0 %, pellets), potassium (cubes in mineral oil, 99.5 % trace metals basis), potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6, 99.5 % trace metals basis) and N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone (NMP) were provided by Merck. Ethylene carbonate (EC) and diethyl carbonate (DEC) were bought from Solvionic, battery grade. Carbon black Super‐P and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) were purchased from Alfa Aesar. All chemicals were used without any further purification.
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Synthesis and Characterization of FePc Conductive Inks
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Iron (II) phthalocyanine (FePc) was purchased from TCI with a purity 98%; Biphenyl (2Ph) was supplied by Fluka with a purity 98%; Anhydrous FeCl 3 was purchased from Alfa Aesar with 98% of purity; Anhydrous AlCl 3 and dichloroethane (DCE) (extra dry) were supplied by Across Organics with purities 98.5% and 99.8% respectively. Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal (FDA) and solvents were supplied by Aldrich with analytical grade. 1,2,4,5-tetraphenylbenzene (5Ph) was synthetized according with the procedure reported. 22 For conductive ink preparation Nafion 117 (5% solution in alcohols) was purchased from Aldrich while carbon black super P (CB) was from Alpha Aesar .
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Electrode Material Synthesis and Characterization
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Chemicals and Materials. Fe(NO 3 ) 3 •9H 2 O (>98%), citric acid (≥99.5%), hexamethylenetetramine (HMT, ≥99.0%), and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP, anhydrous, ≥99.5%) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich and used as received. Carbon black (Super-P, ≥99%, metals basis) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) powder were obtained from Alfa Aesar. Ethanol (200 proof) was purchased from Decon Laboratories, Inc and used as received. Graphene oxide (GO) in water dispersion (0.4 mg/ml, monolayer content > 95%) was supplied by Graphenea, Inc.
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Fabrication and Characterization of Conductive PLA
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All
chemicals used were of analytical grade
and were used as received without any further purification. All solutions
were prepared with deionized water of resistivity not less than 18.2
MΩ cm from a Milli-Q system (Merck, Gillingham, UK). Hexaamineruthenium(III)
chloride (RuHex), acetaminophen (ACOP), sodium hydroxide, and phosphate
buffered saline (PBS) tablets were purchased from Merck (Gillingham,
UK). Potassium chloride and carbon black (Super P, 99%+) were purchased
from Fisher Scientific (Loughborough, UK). The commercial non-conductive
polylactic acid (PLA) filament used was Raise3D Premium PLA (1.75
mm, Raise3D, California, US), and the commercial conductive PLA filament
used was a commercial carbon black/PLA filament (1.75 mm, Protopasta,
Vancouver, Canada), both purchased from Farnell (Leeds, UK). All other
filaments used were produced in-house, as outlined below. Real samples
(effervescent tablets) Pandadol ActiFast soluble tablets (500 mg,
GlaxoSmithKline, Middlesex, UK) were purchased from a local convenience
store.
chemicals used were of analytical grade
and were used as received without any further purification. All solutions
were prepared with deionized water of resistivity not less than 18.2
MΩ cm from a Milli-Q system (Merck, Gillingham, UK). Hexaamineruthenium(III)
chloride (RuHex), acetaminophen (ACOP), sodium hydroxide, and phosphate
buffered saline (PBS) tablets were purchased from Merck (Gillingham,
UK). Potassium chloride and carbon black (Super P, 99%+) were purchased
from Fisher Scientific (Loughborough, UK). The commercial non-conductive
polylactic acid (PLA) filament used was Raise3D Premium PLA (1.75
mm, Raise3D, California, US), and the commercial conductive PLA filament
used was a commercial carbon black/PLA filament (1.75 mm, Protopasta,
Vancouver, Canada), both purchased from Farnell (Leeds, UK). All other
filaments used were produced in-house, as outlined below. Real samples
(effervescent tablets) Pandadol ActiFast soluble tablets (500 mg,
GlaxoSmithKline, Middlesex, UK) were purchased from a local convenience
store.
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Recycled Bioplastic Electrochemical Sensors
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All chemicals used were of analytical grade
and used as received without any further purification. All solutions
were prepared with deionized water of resistivity not less than 18.2
MΩ cm from a Milli-Q Integral 3 (Merck Millipore, U.K.). Post-industrial
waste poly(lactic acid) (PI-PLA), from coffee machine pods, was purchased
from Gianeco (Turin, Italy). Hexaamineruthenium (III) chloride (RuHex,
98%), ferrocenemethanol (97%), potassium chloride (>99%), caffeine
(99%), sodium hydroxide (>98%), phosphate-buffered saline tablets
(pH = 7.4), hydrochloric acid, and poly(ethylene succinate) (PES,
MW: 10 000) were purchased from Merck (Gillingham, U.K.). Carbon
black (Super P, >99%) was purchased from Fisher Scientific (Loughborough,
U.K.). Heat-set inserts were purchased from McMaster-Carr (IL). The
commercial conductive PLA/carbon black filament (ProtoPasta, Vancouver,
Canada) was purchased from Farnell (Leeds, U.K.). Real samples of
Earl Grey Fine Tea (96% Black Tea) and Coffee Bags (100% Arabica Coffee)
were purchased from a local convenience store.
and used as received without any further purification. All solutions
were prepared with deionized water of resistivity not less than 18.2
MΩ cm from a Milli-Q Integral 3 (Merck Millipore, U.K.). Post-industrial
waste poly(lactic acid) (PI-PLA), from coffee machine pods, was purchased
from Gianeco (Turin, Italy). Hexaamineruthenium (III) chloride (RuHex,
98%), ferrocenemethanol (97%), potassium chloride (>99%), caffeine
(99%), sodium hydroxide (>98%), phosphate-buffered saline tablets
(pH = 7.4), hydrochloric acid, and poly(ethylene succinate) (PES,
MW: 10 000) were purchased from Merck (Gillingham, U.K.). Carbon
black (Super P, >99%) was purchased from Fisher Scientific (Loughborough,
U.K.). Heat-set inserts were purchased from McMaster-Carr (IL). The
commercial conductive PLA/carbon black filament (ProtoPasta, Vancouver,
Canada) was purchased from Farnell (Leeds, U.K.). Real samples of
Earl Grey Fine Tea (96% Black Tea) and Coffee Bags (100% Arabica Coffee)
were purchased from a local convenience store.
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Barley Hordein Extraction and Characterization
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Barley grains (Falcon) were provided by Dr.
James Helm, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Lacombe, AB,
Canada. Hordeins were extracted from barley grains using an ethanol
solution according to a previous work.35 (link) Zein (F4000, 92% protein content) was provided by Freeman Industries
LLC (New York, NY, USA) and used without further purification. Alkali
lignin, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF, molecular weight ∼275 000
by gel permeation chromatography), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
(NMP), potassium hydroxide, and acetic acid were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich
Canada Ltd (Oakville, ON, Canada). Dimethylformamide (DMF) and carbon
black super P were obtained from Fisher Scientific (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
and Alfa Aesar (Ward Hill, MA, US), respectively. All chemicals were
used as received unless otherwise specified.
James Helm, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Lacombe, AB,
Canada. Hordeins were extracted from barley grains using an ethanol
solution according to a previous work.35 (link) Zein (F4000, 92% protein content) was provided by Freeman Industries
LLC (New York, NY, USA) and used without further purification. Alkali
lignin, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF, molecular weight ∼275 000
by gel permeation chromatography), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
(NMP), potassium hydroxide, and acetic acid were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich
Canada Ltd (Oakville, ON, Canada). Dimethylformamide (DMF) and carbon
black super P were obtained from Fisher Scientific (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
and Alfa Aesar (Ward Hill, MA, US), respectively. All chemicals were
used as received unless otherwise specified.
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