Lignin biopolymer: the material of choice for advanced lithium-based batteries

Baloch, Marya; Labidi, Jalel

doi:10.1039/d1ra02611a

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“…The direct use of lignin (in the absence of any crosslinker) for the production of porous carbon-based electrodes has also been explored for metal-ion batteries and other related storage technologies, for example, as positive electrodes in Li-O 2 batteries or primary batteries. This research field has been the subject of recent reviews and we encourage readers to find more details in the following references (Espinoza-Acosta et al, 2018;Mehta et al, 2020;Baloch and Labidi, 2021).…”

Section: Rechargeable Batteriesmentioning

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Progress in the Use of Biosourced Phenolic Molecules for Electrode Manufacturing

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In the era of renewable technologies and clean processes, carbon science must adapt to this new model of a green society. Carbon materials are often obtained from petroleum precursors through polluting processes that do not meet the requirements of sustainable and green chemistry. Biomass is considered the only renewable source for the production of carbon materials, as the carbon in biomass comes from the consumption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, resulting in zero net carbon dioxide emissions. In addition to being a green source of carbon materials, biomass has many advantages such as being a readily available, large and cheap feedstock, as well as the ability to create unique carbon-derived structures with well-developed porosity and heteroatom doping. All these positive aspects position biomass-derived carbon materials as attractive alternatives in multiple applications, from energy storage to electrocatalysis, via adsorption and biosensors, among others. This review focuses on the application of phenolic resins to the production of electrodes for energy storage and the slow but inexorable movement from petroleum-derived phenolic compounds to biosourced molecules (i.e., lignins, tannins, etc.) as precursors for these carbon materials. Important perspectives and challenges for the design of these biosourced electrodes are discussed.

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Progress in the Use of Biosourced Phenolic Molecules for Electrode Manufacturing

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“…Lithium‐ion batteries have already been utilized in high‐end gadgets such as cell phones and laptop computers. Recent research into hybrid electric motor vehicles is a potential approach that might significantly reduce ozone‐depleting greenhouse gases 59 To build sustainable batteries, significant work has been put into developing alternative electrode and electrolyte materials, with a bio‐sourced polymer such as cellulose derivatives and lignin showing great promise 56 . Several enhanced electrical systems have used lignin as a cathode, binder, electrolyte, and anode, and the potential of lignin as an innovative battery material has already been investigated 60 .…”

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“…53 Fiberboard production is one of the most extended established applications of lignin-based binders where wood chips are converted to lignin-covered fibers by fiberboard thermomechanical pulping. [54][55][56] Cross-linking of lignin with enzyme lacasse helps enhance the selfbonding ability of wood fibers in fiber boards. 57 Fiber boards produced using lignin-based binders show improved mechanical strength as well as water resistance.…”

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Novel lignin as natural‐biodegradable binder for various sectors—A review

Mili

Hashmi

Ather

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J of Applied Polymer Sci

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Lignin functions as an essential polymer in plants that forms the plant body's structural framework. The natural glue holds the cellulosic fibers together in the plant body, thereby providing rigidity and strength. Despite this, lignin shows promising relevance for biomaterial production due to its abundance, nontoxic nature and biodegradability. Considerably, adhesive components were derived from petroleum, which is increasingly more expensive. Hence, lignin, the natural glue in plant materials, gained much popularity because of its phenolic nature, making it an attractive substitute for adhesives. Lignin‐based binders are produced through phenols substitution in phenol‐formaldehyde resins with lignin due to their similar structural framework. Many researchers have confirmed the multifunctional applications of lignin, such as wood adhesive in fiber board, plywood and particleboard, a binder in printed wiring boards, abrasive tools, epoxy asphalts, epoxy wood composites, 3D printing, adhesive hydrogels, soil suppressants, lignocellulosic paper and coatings. This review presents a comprehensive description of the utilization of lignin‐based binders for different applications. The present work highlights the discussion on the various methods by which lignin can be used to replace synthetic binders. This review focuses on global research work introducing lignin in different chemical adhesives for a more cost‐effective and less harmful alternative.

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“…Also, various battery concepts have been demonstrated based on the material, such as Li-ion based lignin-inorganic batteries including an organic electrolyte [14] and organic batteries operating in an aqueous electrolyte. [15] Regardless the energy stored, or power provided, practical applications of lignin-based batteries must address the selfdischarge issue. [16] Self-discharge is the spontaneous voltage DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202200073 Lignin, the most abundant biopolymer on earth, has been explored as an electroactive material in battery applications.…”

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“…Also, various battery concepts have been demonstrated based on the material, such as Li‐ion based lignin–inorganic batteries including an organic electrolyte [ 14 ] and organic batteries operating in an aqueous electrolyte. [ 15 ]…”

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Self‐Discharge in Batteries Based on Lignin and Water‐in‐Polymer Salt Electrolyte

Kumar

Khan

Ail

et al. 2022

Adv Energy and Sustain Res

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Lignin, the most abundant biopolymer on earth, has been explored as an electroactive material in battery applications. One essential feature for such lignin‐based batteries to reach successful usage and implementation, e.g., large‐scale stationary grid applications, is to have slow self‐discharge characteristics on top of the essential safety and life‐cycle properties. Water‐in‐polymer salt electrolytes (WIPSEs) have been demonstrated as an attractive route to solve this issue; however, little has been done to understand the fundamentals of actual self‐discharge mechanisms. Herein, the impact of some critical chemical and physical parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, viscosity, and cutoff potential) on self‐discharge of batteries based on WIPSE and lignin has been investigated. The pH range is crucial as there is an interplay between long‐term stability and high energy density. Indeed, lignin derivatives typically store relatively more charge in acidic media but later promote corrosion affecting device stability. A robust and high‐performing organic battery, incorporating potassium polyacrylate as WIPSE, is demonstrated, which expresses good self‐discharge behavior for a broad range of pH and with little impact on the atmosphere used for manufacturing. It is believed that the investigation will provide critical insights to the research community to promote the advancement of printed large‐scale energy storage devices.

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Lignin biopolymer: the material of choice for advanced lithium-based batteries

Abstract: Lignin, an aromatic polymer, offers interesting electroactive redox properties and abundant active functional groups.

Cited by 28 publications

References 115 publications

Progress in the Use of Biosourced Phenolic Molecules for Electrode Manufacturing

Progress in the Use of Biosourced Phenolic Molecules for Electrode Manufacturing

Novel lignin as natural‐biodegradable binder for various sectors—A review

Self‐Discharge in Batteries Based on Lignin and Water‐in‐Polymer Salt Electrolyte

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