Polyethylene co-pyrolysis-mediated oxygen species regulation for work function tailoring of lignin-derived carbon

Key Points

• Enhanced work function observed in lignin-derived carbon via oxygen species regulation, emphasizing its potential for electronics applications.
• Key findings include a measured work function increase of 0.8 eV, which improves electrical conductivity significantly.
• Analysis involves polyethylene co-pyrolysis with lignin to manipulate oxygen species effectively, influencing carbon structure and properties.
• Potential applications in energy systems and catalysis highlight the importance of optimizing oxygen species in carbon materials.