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Porous carbons have been extensively studied in supercapacitors. However, it remains a grand challenge for porous carbons to achieve a volumetric capacitance ( Cv) of over 200 F cm-3 because of the low intrinsic density and limited capacitance. Herein, we propose a pomegranate-like carbon microsphere (PCS) constructed by monodisperse, submicron, N-doped microporous carbon spheres for high-volumetric-capacitance supercapacitors. The assembly of submicron carbon spheres into pomegranate-like structures significantly reduces the required binder amount (2.0 wt %) for electrode preparation, diminishes the interparticle resistance, and most importantly, endows the PCS with a high packing density (0.75 g cm-3). Benefited from the high surface area (1477 m2 g-1), N-doping (3.0 wt %), and high packing density, the PCS demonstrates a high Cv (254 F cm-3), four times that of unassembled monodisperse carbon spheres. This work opens a new avenue to enhance the Cv of porous carbons without compromising the rate capability or cyclability.
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The nanosized Bi-doped SnO2/reduced graphene oxide 3D hybrids have been synthesized via one-step hydrothermal method. The structures, morphologies, photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared samples were discussed, respectively. The formation mechanism of the as-prepared hybrids was also proposed. Experimental results indicated that the usage amount of Bi2Sn2O7 obviously affected the photocatalytic performance of the as-prepared products. When it was 450 mg, the as-prepared sample possessed the band gap energy of 1.9 eV and the photocatalytic efficiency of 90% in 210 min for degradation of rhodamine B solution. In addition, triethylene tetramine and the as-prepared carbon hydrogel could act as reductant to synergistically reduce Bi2Sn2O7 into Bi-doped SnO2 particles during the formation of the hybrids.
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Carbon nanotubes were unzipped to become reduced-graphene nanoribbons via one-step solvothermal process in a Teflon-lined autoclave. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermo-gravimetric analysis and transmission electrical microscopy, respectively. Results showed that the solvothermal reaction temperature played an important role in the structure of the samples. When it was 75 °C, carbon nanotubes were completely cutted into graphene oxide nanoribbons. Moreover, when it was 155 °C, they were become reduced-graphene nanoribbons. Furthermore, the as-prepared reduced-graphene nanoribbons could improve mechanical strength of the phenolic resin/hollow glass beads foamed composites. When the reduced-graphene nanoribbons loading was 0.4 wt%, the tensile and compressive strength of the composites were increased by 19.7% and 21.3%, respectively.
