Abstract
Iodine incorporated activated carbons have been examined with special focus to their morphological and electrochemical properties. The effect of iodation is comparatively studied in mesoporous and microporous activated carbons. The effect of precursor pore size distribution, polyiodide distribution within the carbon matrix and carbon-iodine bonding nature on overall gravimetric and volumetric capacity is discussed. In general, the iodation of microporous carbons resulted in much improved electrochemical properties than high surface area mesoporous precursors.