EMPHASIS research presented at the 4th PyroMaN workshop on Bulk Carbon Materials

Key research from the EMPHASIS project was presented at the 4th PyroMaN workshop on Bulk Carbon Materials, held from June 27-28, 2025. The presentation, delivered by Dr. Christoph Unterweger from Wood K plus, a partner in the EMPHASIS consortium, detailed significant advancements in the development of sustainable materials for energy storage.

The talk, titled "Thermal post-treatment of cellulose-based activated carbon fibers," highlighted a promising and environmentally friendly approach to producing high-performance components for supercapacitors. This research aligns directly with the core objectives of the EMPHASIS. The project is dedicated to creating next-generation supercapacitors using green materials and processes, with applications in electromobility and smart textiles.

The study presented by Dr. Unterweger and his collaborators (N. Nazari, J. Duchoslav, R. Zahrhuber, A. Cultrera, D. Stifter, and C. Fürst) focuses on using viscose fibers, a cellulose-based material, to create activated carbon fibers (ACFs) for supercapacitor electrodes. The research explores how different thermal post-treatment temperatures affect the properties of these fibers.

The EMPHASIS project aims to develop supercapacitors that can offer a sustainable alternative to traditional batteries, reducing reliance on critical raw materials. The research into cellulose-based activated carbon fibers is a significant step towards achieving this goal by utilizing renewable resources to create efficient energy storage solutions.