Recent advances in food waste-derived nanoporous carbon for energy storage

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Affordable and environmentally friendly electrochemically active raw energy storage materials are in high demand to switch to mass-scale renewable energy. One particularly promising avenue is the feasibility of utilizing food waste-derived nanoporous carbon. This material holds significance due to its widespread availability, affordability, ease of processing, and, notably, its cost-free nature. Over the years, various strategies have been developed to convert different food wastes into nanoporous carbon materials with enhanced electrochemical properties. The electrochemical performance of these materials is influenced by both intrinsic factors, such as the composition of elements derived from the original food sources and recipes, and extrinsic factors, including the conditions during pyrolysis and activation. While current efforts are dedicated to optimizing process parameters to achieve superior performance in electrochemical energy storage devices, it is timely to take stock of the current state of research in this emerging field. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the fabrication and surface characterisation of porous carbons from different food wastes. A special focus is given on the applications of these food waste derived porous carbons for energy storage applications including batteries and supercapacitors.

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Davidraj, J. M., Sathish, C. I., Benzigar, M. R., Li, Z., Zhang, X., Bahadur, R., … Vinu, A. (2024). Recent advances in food waste-derived nanoporous carbon for energy storage. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Taylor and Francis Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2024.2357062

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