In the last few years, extensive research efforts have been made to develop novel bio-char-based electrodes using different strategies starting from a variety of biomass precursors as well as applying different thermochemical conversion paths. In this regard, hydrothermal carbonization method is becoming a more prevalent option among conversion procedures even if pyrolysis remains crucial in converting biomass into carbonaceous materials. The main aim of this study is to develop an innovative supercapacitor electrode from spruce bark waste through a unique low-temperature technique approach, which proved to effectively eliminate the pyrolysis step. Consequently, a hybrid spruce-bark-graphene oxide compound (HySB) was obtained as electrode material for supercapacitors. When compared to a regularly used commercial electrode material, SLC1512P graphite (reference) with 150.3 µF cm capacitance, the HySB has a substantially higher capacitive performance of 530.5 µF cm. In contrast to the reference, the HySB polarization resistance increases by two orders of magnitude at the stationary potential and by three orders of magnitude at the optimum potential, underlying that the superior performances of HySB extend beyond static conditions. The synthesis strategy provides an appropriate energy-efficient option for converting biomass into carbonaceous materials with meaningful properties suitable for energy storage applications.
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