A review on the nitrogenated carbon materials and their electrochemical performance for energy storage applications

The various form of nitrogen bonded carbon materials has become an apparent choice as electrodes to enhance the electrochemical performance of energy storage devices. In particular, C–N–H bonds, or direct N–H bonds participates in pseudo-capacitance, hence, enhance the overall capacitance of the storage system. However, the position of nitrogen in lattice and its type of bonding with carbon atoms can influence the electrochemical reactions. Thus, this review article focuses on nitrogen functionalities attached carbon materials refer as nitrogenated carbon materials and its associated nitrogen configurations present in it. Also, their synthesis route in order to achieve such materials has been discussed. Nevertheless, evident enhancement in electrochemical performance via pseudocapacitive reaction of such N contained materials has been presented. A chronological study of nitrogen bonded carbon materials for potential application has been reviewed and conclude the necessity of these materials for electrochemical storage for energy applications.