A sandwichlike magnesium silicate/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite (MgSi/RGO) with high adsorption efficiency of organic dye and lead ion was synthesized by a hydrothermal approach. MgSi nanopetals were formed in situ on both sides of RGO sheets. The nanocomposite with good dispersion of nanopetals exhibits a high specific surface area of 450 m(2)/g and a good mass transportation property. Compared to MgSi and RGO, the mechanical stability and adsorption capacity of the nanocomposite is significantly improved due to the synergistic effect. The maximum adsorption capacities for methylene blue and lead ion are 433 and 416 mg/g, respectively.
Activated
carbon
fibers are emerging
as one of the most promising electrode for flexible supercapacitors,
as they are highly conductive, lightweight, and flexible. However,
the high preparation cost and unreasonable pore structure limit their
practical application in supercapacitors. Here, we developed a cost
effective and green method to fabricate activated carbon fiber with
a controllable porous structure by employing Kraft hardwood lignin
extracted from black liquor of papermaking as raw material and nano-SiO2 as hard template. The introduction of nano-SiO2 can not only form mesoporous in the fiber but also improve the graphitization
degree and hydrophilicity of the fiber. The fabricated fiber with
large specific surface area, appropriate pore structure, high conductivity,
and strength can act as a superior electrode for flexible supercapacitors
in terms of high specific capacitance, high energy and power density,
outstanding rate capability, as well as good mechanical stability.
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