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Biomass-Derived Carbon Dots: Sustainable Solutions for Advanced Energy Storage Applications.
Mohammad Tariq1,2, Kabirun Ahmed3, Ziyauddin Khan4,5
1Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 202002, India.
Chemistry, an Asian Journal
|March 13, 2025
Summary
Sustainable biomass-derived carbon dots (B-Cdots) offer eco-friendly solutions for energy storage. This review explores greener synthesis and electrochemical applications of B-Cdots in devices like supercapacitors and batteries.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Sustainable Energy
Background:
- Growing global energy demand necessitates advanced energy storage solutions.
- Biomass-derived carbon dots (B-Cdots) are emerging as promising sustainable materials for energy storage applications.
- Greener synthesis routes for B-Cdots are crucial for cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review various synthesis methods for biomass-derived carbon dots (B-Cdots).
- To explore the electrochemical applications of B-Cdots in energy storage devices.
- To highlight recent advancements and the advantages of using B-Cdots in electrode fabrication.
Main Methods:
- Review of microwave-assisted synthesis.
- Review of hydrothermal synthesis.
- Review of pyrolysis-based carbonization processes for B-Cdots.
Main Results:
- B-Cdots exhibit tunable properties, porous structures, and excellent electrical conductivity.
- Efficient heteroatom doping is achievable in B-Cdot-based electrodes.
- Successful applications in supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and sodium-ion batteries were identified.
Conclusions:
- Biomass-derived carbon dots are highly attractive for next-generation energy storage devices.
- Sustainable materials like B-Cdots play a critical role in advancing energy storage technologies.
- Further research into greener synthesis and applications of B-Cdots is warranted.
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