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The thermocatalytical synthesis conditions required for the activation of wood charcoal with NaOH in terms of the formation of pores in its structure were investigated. The present study was conducted to explore the potential application of activated carbons as electrodes in supercapacitors with organic electrolyte. The total pore volume and micro- and mesopore ratio were controlled by the activation temperature and alkali addition rate. The working characteristics of carbon electrodes (e.g., specific capacity and ohmic losses) in supercapacitors are strongly influenced by the properties of the pores in their structures. Herein, the optimal ratio of raw material to activator and activation temperature are established: an increase in the ratio of NaOH to carbonizate rate by a factor of 2 and setting the synthesis temperature at 700°C positively influence the electrochemical characteristics of supercapacitors and provide them with specific capacities of up to 160 F g-1.

Effect of the amount of F4 fl uoroplastic binder in activated carbon electrodes on characteristics of double-layer supercapacitors with both aqueous and organic electrolytes was studied. It was shown that, depending on requirements to the strength of the electrodes, it is possible to raise by 20% the content of fl uoroplastic without any signifi cant decrease in the capacity of an electrode.

There are the tests results of the symmetrical carbon super-capacitors (on the sulfuric acid electrolyte), whose electrodes are prepared with two methods (spraying and calendering) from two coals: coal of brand XH-00W1 (China) and coal, developed by the authors together with the Latvian state institute of wood chemistry. It is shown that the specific characteristics of super-capacitor substantially depend on the specific mass of electrodes (mg/sm2), and also from the method of their production.

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