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Graphene nanoplatelet-coated electrodes with cellulose binders for 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl-based aqueous posolyte
Tekijät: Eken, Taha Yasin; Kaykilarli, Cantekin; Tuna, Ali; Şam Parmak, Ebru Devrim; Uzunsoy, Deniz; Peljo, Pekka
Kustantaja: Taylor & Francis
Julkaisuvuosi: 2025
Journal: Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures
ISSN: 1536-383X
eISSN: 1536-4046
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1536383X.2025.2458510
Verkko-osoite: https://doi.org/10.1080/1536383X.2025.2458510
This study investigates the development of cellulose-bonded graphene nanoplatelet-coated electrodes for organic flow batteries (OFBs) utilizing 4-Hydroxy-2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (TEMPOL) as the active material. Graphite felt electrodes were coated via an optimized dip-coating process, varying the number of dips (1, 5 and 10). Cyclic voltammetry (CV) showed a 150% increase in oxidation peak current and a 250% increase in reduction peak current for the 10-dipped electrodes compared to pristine ones. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) revealed a 35% reduction in charge transfer resistance (Rp) for the 5-dipped electrodes, indicating enhanced ion transfer efficiency. Surface characterization analyses, including SEM, XRD and Raman spectroscopy, confirmed uniform graphene coatings and structural integrity, while contact angle measurements demonstrated a transition from hydrophobic (157°) to hydrophilic (0°) surfaces, improving wettability and electrolyte interaction. These findings establish cellulose as a sustainable, cost-effective binder, with potential scalability for large-scale energy storage applications.
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We would like to thank to Bursa Technical University (Türkiye), University of Turku (Finland) and Aalto University (Finland) for their unconditional supports. TYE and DU also would like to thank to Bursa Technical University Scientific Research Projects Coordinatorship for the project number 210D005. TYE also would like to thank to Erasmus+, Turkish National Agency and Bursa Technical University Erasmus Office for the Erasmus + funding.