Renewable-biomolecule-based electrochemical energy-storage materials

Abstract

Currently, the development of safe and sustainable energy-storage systems is being pursued due to their large-scale production and widespread utilization. Harnessing the electroactive materials derived from biomass could pave a way to fabricate next-generation, environmental friendly and biocompatible energy-storage devices. In this Research News, recent progress in the field of renewable-biomolecules-based electrochemical energy-storage materials is highlighted. Specifically, the biomolecules exploration, electrode fabrication and electrochemical charge-storage mechanism of such renewable-biomolecules-based energy-storage materials are discussed. Finally, the critical challenges associated with renewable-biomolecules-based electrode materials are presented, and insights into the future development of rechargeable energy-storage devices based on natural biomaterials are provided.