B. Arjunkumar , R.V. Mangalaraja , C. Ragupathi , Gopal Ramalingam , Mohammed Mujahid Alam , Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi , S.K. Anbukumaran
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Abstract
Achieving a low-cost, high-yield, and environmentally acceptable synthesis of graphene is a significant problem in nanomaterials research. Hence, carbon nanospheres are receiving an increased attention. We have developed a unique and cost-effective method of producing carbon nanospheres from carbon soot. Carbon nanospheres were created using castor oil and virgin green leaf (Anisomeles Malabarica) and then thoroughly examined. When applied to dye-sensitised solar cells and the integrated photo-supercapacitor, the produced soot exhibited the same behavior as reduced graphene oxide. Photoconversion efficiency was 8.47 % in the dye-sensitised solar cells application and in the symmetric supercapacitor device application, it exhibited 11.83 mWh/cm2 of energy density and 0.3 mW/cm2 of power density which illuminated an LED bulb up to 60 s. The capacitive retention of 85.2 % was achieved after 3000 cycles. Finally, the integrated photo-supercapacitor performed about 3.3 % of the overall efficiency and 38 % of the storage efficiency.
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DRM is a leading international journal that publishes new fundamental and applied research on all forms of diamond, the integration of diamond with other advanced materials and development of technologies exploiting diamond. The synthesis, characterization and processing of single crystal diamond, polycrystalline films, nanodiamond powders and heterostructures with other advanced materials are encouraged topics for technical and review articles. In addition to diamond, the journal publishes manuscripts on the synthesis, characterization and application of other related materials including diamond-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron and carbon nitrides. Articles are sought on the chemical functionalization of diamond and related materials as well as their use in electrochemistry, energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological sensing, imaging, thermal management, photonic and quantum applications, electron emission and electronic devices.
The International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials has evolved into the largest and most well attended forum in the field of diamond, providing a forum to showcase the latest results in the science and technology of diamond and other carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and diamond-like carbon. Run annually in association with Diamond and Related Materials the conference provides junior and established researchers the opportunity to exchange the latest results ranging from fundamental physical and chemical concepts to applied research focusing on the next generation carbon-based devices.