Comprehensive Resource for Current Ideas and Strategies for the Synthesis and Characterization of Advanced Collagen-Derived Materials

This book presents and summarizes new synthetic strategies and multi-functional applications of collagen-derived materials in electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Through easily-comprehensible illustrations and images, the book presents basic knowledge for collagen-derived materials (including gelatin and collagen-derived carbons) and their typical synthesis and applications, thus enabling students and new researchers to obtain a thorough understanding of different materials and corresponding application areas.

This book also serves as an important reference book for scientists and engineers in different research fields. It presents the up-to-date ideas and strategies for the synthesis and characterization of advanced collagen-derived materials, as well as multi-functional applications (especially in energy-related areas). Sample topics covered within the book include:

• Structural compositions, properties, and extraction of collagen and gelatin
• Precursors, structural compositions, and synthesis of collagen-derived carbons
• Applications of collagen-derived materials in electrochemical energy storage and conversion
• Applications of collagen-derived materials as electrode and supporting materials in the electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems, including capacitors, batteries, and electrocatalysts
• Challenges and opportunities for the design and synthesis of different collagen-derived materials

For electrochemists, materials scientists, chemical engineers and students in related programs of study who are interested in the topic of collagen-derived materials, Collagen-Derived Materials: Synthesis and Applications in Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion serves as an important resource for gaining a holistic understanding of the field and learning about the state of the art based on promising energy-related applications.

Feng Wang is Professor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), China. He is now the Vice President of BUCT and the Director of Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials. He received his PhD from Tokyo Metropolitan University in March 2003. His expertise covers electrocatalytic materials, energy storage materials, nanocarbon materials, and applied electrochemical engineering.

Yaqin Huang is Professor in the College of Materials Science and Engineering at BUCT. She is now the Director of National Light Industry Gelatin Products Quality Supervision and Testing Center and the Executive Director of China Daily Chemical Industry Association Gelatin Branch.

Jin Niu is Associate Professor at BUCT. He received his Ph.D. degree from BUCT under the supervision of Prof. Feng Wang in 2018. His research interests mainly focus on the synthesis and energy applications of collagen-derived materials and carbon-based materials.