Biomass-Based Sustainable Graphene for Advanced Electronic Technology: A Review

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Sustainable Chemistry
• Electronics Engineering

Background:

• Graphene exhibits exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, making it vital for advanced electronics.
• There is a growing demand for cost-effective and environmentally friendly graphene production methods.
• Biomass residues present a sustainable feedstock for graphene synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review various biomass sources for graphene synthesis.
• To analyze different graphene synthesis techniques from biomass.
• To explore the electronic applications of biomass-derived graphene.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of biomass sources (plant materials, agricultural waste, organic residues).
• Examination of synthesis methods: pyrolysis, chemical exfoliation, hydrothermal carbonization.
• Analysis of applications in sensors, energy storage, flexible electronics, and EMI shielding.

Main Results:

• Biomass offers diverse and abundant sources for graphene production.
• Various synthesis methods present unique advantages and disadvantages.
• Biomass-derived graphene shows significant potential across multiple electronic applications.

Conclusions:

• Biomass-based graphene synthesis is a viable and sustainable approach.
• This approach bridges the gap between raw material availability, production techniques, and electronic device innovation.
• Biomass-derived graphene is poised to significantly impact the future of the electronics industry.