This study explores the potential of Michelia champaca wood as a sustainable and locally available precursor for the fabrication of high-performance supercapacitor electrodes.Activated carbons were synthesized through...This study explores the potential of Michelia champaca wood as a sustainable and locally available precursor for the fabrication of high-performance supercapacitor electrodes.Activated carbons were synthesized through single-step carbonization at 400℃ and 500℃(SSC-400℃ and SSC-500℃) and double-step carbonization at 400℃(DSC-400℃),with all samples activated using H_(3)PO_(4).The effects of carbonization stratergy on the structural,morphological,and electrochemical characteristics of the resulting carbon materials were systematically evaluated,using techniques such as BET,SEM,TEM,XRD,Raman scattering,FTIR,CV,GCD and EIS.Among the samples,SSC-400℃ exhibited the best electrochemical performance,achieving a specific capacitance of 292.2 Fg^(-1),an energy density of 6.4 Wh kg^(-1),and a power density of 198.4 W kg^(-1).This superior performance is attributed to its optimized pore structure,improved sur-face functionality and enhanced conductivity.SSC-500℃showed marginally lower performance,whereas,DSC-400℃ displayed the least favorable results,indicating that double-step carbonization process may negatively affect material quality by disrupting the pore network.This work highlights a strong correlation between synthesis methodology and electrochemical efficiency,directly reinforcing the importance of process optimization in electrode material develop-ment.The findings contribute to the broader goal of developing cost-effective,renewable and environmentally friendly energy storage systems.By valorizing biomass waste,the study supports global movements toward green energy technologies and circular carbon economies,offering a viable pathway for sustainable supercapacitor development and practical applications in energy storage devices.展开更多
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi（AMF） and dark septate endophyte（DSE） colonization were investigated in three different plantation sites（Umdihar,Umsaw and Mawlein） of Meghalaya,northeast India.Isolation and identifi...Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi（AMF） and dark septate endophyte（DSE） colonization were investigated in three different plantation sites（Umdihar,Umsaw and Mawlein） of Meghalaya,northeast India.Isolation and identification of the AMF spore were conducted to evaluate the AMF diversity and host preference in terms of AMF species distribution and abundance in the plantation sites.Results showed that AMF colonization was significantly higher than dark septate endophyte colonization（p〉0.05）.AMF and DSE colonization had a narrow range of colonization,varying from 50.91%-58.95% and 1.84%-4.11%,respectively.Spore density varied significantly in all the sites（p〉0.05）.Out of 29 species identified from 7 genera,the species from Glomus was found to be highly abundant.Sorenson coefficient（Cs） ranged from 0.35-7.0.Species richness varied from 2.0-2.9 in the sites.Total species richness was significantly correlated with total relative abundance（p=0.001）.The distribution,abundance and principal component analysis plot suggest that Glomus macrocarpum,G.multicaulis,G.constrictum and Acaulospora sp 1 were the most host preferred species which possibly may favour the host with proper nutrient acquisition and growth.展开更多
文摘This study explores the potential of Michelia champaca wood as a sustainable and locally available precursor for the fabrication of high-performance supercapacitor electrodes.Activated carbons were synthesized through single-step carbonization at 400℃ and 500℃(SSC-400℃ and SSC-500℃) and double-step carbonization at 400℃(DSC-400℃),with all samples activated using H_(3)PO_(4).The effects of carbonization stratergy on the structural,morphological,and electrochemical characteristics of the resulting carbon materials were systematically evaluated,using techniques such as BET,SEM,TEM,XRD,Raman scattering,FTIR,CV,GCD and EIS.Among the samples,SSC-400℃ exhibited the best electrochemical performance,achieving a specific capacitance of 292.2 Fg^(-1),an energy density of 6.4 Wh kg^(-1),and a power density of 198.4 W kg^(-1).This superior performance is attributed to its optimized pore structure,improved sur-face functionality and enhanced conductivity.SSC-500℃showed marginally lower performance,whereas,DSC-400℃ displayed the least favorable results,indicating that double-step carbonization process may negatively affect material quality by disrupting the pore network.This work highlights a strong correlation between synthesis methodology and electrochemical efficiency,directly reinforcing the importance of process optimization in electrode material develop-ment.The findings contribute to the broader goal of developing cost-effective,renewable and environmentally friendly energy storage systems.By valorizing biomass waste,the study supports global movements toward green energy technologies and circular carbon economies,offering a viable pathway for sustainable supercapacitor development and practical applications in energy storage devices.
文摘Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi（AMF） and dark septate endophyte（DSE） colonization were investigated in three different plantation sites（Umdihar,Umsaw and Mawlein） of Meghalaya,northeast India.Isolation and identification of the AMF spore were conducted to evaluate the AMF diversity and host preference in terms of AMF species distribution and abundance in the plantation sites.Results showed that AMF colonization was significantly higher than dark septate endophyte colonization（p〉0.05）.AMF and DSE colonization had a narrow range of colonization,varying from 50.91%-58.95% and 1.84%-4.11%,respectively.Spore density varied significantly in all the sites（p〉0.05）.Out of 29 species identified from 7 genera,the species from Glomus was found to be highly abundant.Sorenson coefficient（Cs） ranged from 0.35-7.0.Species richness varied from 2.0-2.9 in the sites.Total species richness was significantly correlated with total relative abundance（p=0.001）.The distribution,abundance and principal component analysis plot suggest that Glomus macrocarpum,G.multicaulis,G.constrictum and Acaulospora sp 1 were the most host preferred species which possibly may favour the host with proper nutrient acquisition and growth.
