Lignin is produced in large quantities as a by-product of the papermaking and biofuel
industries. Lignin is the most abundant aromatic biopolymer on the planet with its chemical …

Developing novel techniques to convert lignin into sustainable chemicals and functional
materials is a critical route toward the high-value utilization of lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin …

Hard carbons have attracted increased interest as an alternative of graphite for the anodes
of potassium‐ion batteries (PIBs). However, the practical applications of hard carbon anodes …

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) with low cost and high safety are considered as an
electrochemical energy storage technology suitable for large-scale energy storage. Hard …

Batteries are the main component of many electrical systems, and due to the elevated
consumption of electric vehicles and portable electronic devices, they are the dominant and …

Hard carbon stands out as one of the premier anodes for potassium‐ion batteries (PIBs),
celebrated for its cost‐effectiveness, natural abundance, and high yield. Yet, its performance …

Sustainably sourced lignin is a desired precursor for carbon materials due to its cross-
clinked aromatic structure and high carbon content. However, the heterogeneity of lignin …

As the most abundant natural aromatic polymer, tens of million of tons of lignin produced in
paper-making or biorefinery industry are used as fuel annually, which is a low-value …

Lignin is the most abundant aromatic polymer in nature. However, the utilization of lignin is
very limited and almost exclusively used for combustion to generate heat and power …

Metal telluride is a highly promising anode for alkali-metal ion batteries on account of its
high theoretical capacity, distinctive layered structure, and good conductivity. Nonetheless …