The potential of lignin as a sustainable precursor for carbon electrodes is currently hindered by its low reactivity, poor solubility, and the difficulty in synchronously optimizing pore structure and electrical conductivity. In this study, a Fe3+ coordination-assisted solvothermal self-assembly strategy was developed to fabricate hierarchical porous carbon from lignin. Through a comprehensive characterization using XPS, XRD, FTIR, and BET techniques, it was confirmed that Fe3+ effectively coordinates with the phenolic hydroxyl/carboxyl groups of lignin, leading to a synergistic effect of “metal-induced graphitization” and “self-templating” during the carbonization process. The resulting carbon material exhibited a high specific capacitance of 204 F g−1 at 1 A/g and low charge transfer resistance. Notably, XPS analysis revealed the formation of Fe
O active sites and surface functional groups after acid washing, further enhancing the electrochemical performance of the material. Capacitance contribution analysis elucidated the charge storage mechanism, showing that the capacitive contribution reached 77.8% at 10 mV s−1 and remained at 91.7% even at 100 mV s−1. Kinetic analysis reveals a dominant surface-controlled pseudocapacitive contribution, which underpins the excellent rate capability with 83.45% retention even at 10 A g−1. This work provides a promising approach for the development of high-performance lignin-based carbon materials. The elucidation of the “structure-energy storage mechanism” relationship offers valuable theoretical insights for the rational design of biomass-derived carbon materials with enhanced electrochemical properties.
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