@article{32426,
  author = {Wenfeng Mao and Wei Yue and Zijia Xu and Shiyong Chang and Qianqian Hu and Feng Pei and Xiangdong Huang and Jingbo Zhang and Dejun Li and Gao Liu and Guo Ai},
  title = {Development of a Synergistic Activation Strategy for the Pilot-Scale Construction of Hierarchical Porous Graphitic Carbon for Energy Storage Applications},
  abstract = {<p><span>Pursuing scalable production of porous carbon with facile and environmentally friendly synthesis methodology is a global goal. Herein, a unique hierarchical porous graphitic carbon (HPGC) with outstanding textural characteristics is achieved by a special synergistic activation mechanism, in which the low-temperature molten state of polymorphisms can induce a high-rate liquid phase porous activation. HPGC with high specific surface area (SSA, ∼2571 m</span><span>2</span><span>&nbsp;g</span><span>–1</span><span>) and large pore volume (PV, ∼2.21 cm</span><span>3</span><span>&nbsp;g</span><span>–1</span><span>) can be achieved, which also possesses the capability to tune textural characteristics (</span><em>i</em><span>.</span><em>e</em><span>., SSA, PV, pore size distribution,&nbsp;</span><em>etc</em><span>.) within a wide range. Furthermore, the pilot-scale production of HPGC is accomplished, which shows similar textural characteristics to the lab-scale HPGC. Due to the unique structure of HPGC and the capability of the textural control, it can be applicable in a variety of energy storage, energy conversion, and catalysis applications. The applications of pilot-scale HPGC products in supercapacitors and lithium sulfur batteries are highlighted in this work. Furthermore, the synergistic activation strategy can be promoted to other alkali-based carbon activation routes, which can open up new possibilities for the activated carbon production and lead to more widespread industrialized applications of HPGC.</span></p>},
  year = {2020},
  journal = {ACS Nano},
  volume = {14},
  pages = {4741 - 4754},
  month = {03/2020},
  issn = {1936-0851},
  doi = {10.1021/acsnano.0c0062010.1021/acsnano.0c00620.s001},
  language = {eng},
}