articleApplied Materials TodayFeb 24, 2026HYBRID OA

Exploring functionalized nanocrystalline cellulose binders for potassium-ion batteries

Politecnico di Torino · University of Pisa · +1 more institution

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Abstract

• Cellulose nanocrystals were tested as green binders for K-ion battery anodes. • Enzymatic CNCs showed highest capacity and 97 % retention after 100 cycles. • CNCs enabled improved electrode morphology and reduced impedance. • Binders were electrochemically stable within 0.01–3 V vs. K⁺/K. • CNCs outperformed CMC in capacity, reversibility and cycling stability. The development of sustainable and efficient binder materials is crucial to improve the performance and environmental compatibility of potassium-ion batteries (KIBs). In this study, we investigate the use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as eco-friendly binders for carbon-based anodes for KIBs. Three types of CNCs are synthesized from microcrystalline…

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Keywords
  • Cellulose
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanocrystalline material
  • Sulfuric acid
  • Anode
  • Cyclic voltammetry
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose
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