The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
The
ongoing
global
shift
towards
sustainability
in
electrical
engineering
necessitates
novel
materials
that
offer
both
ecological
and
technical
benefits.
Biomass-derived
carbon
(BCMs)
are
emerging
as
cornerstones
this
transition
due
to
their
sustainability,
cost-effectiveness,
versatile
properties.
This
review
explores
the
expansive
role
of
BCMs
across
various
applications,
emphasizing
transformative
impact
potential
fostering
a
sustainable
technological
ecosystem.
fundamentals
investigated,
including
unique
structures,
diverse
synthesis
procedures,
significant
electrochemical
A
detailed
examination
recent
innovations
BCM
applications
for
energy
storage,
such
batteries
supercapacitors,
pivotal
developing
advanced
electronic
components
like
sensors,
detectors,
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
composites
has
been
covered.
superior
conductivities,
tunable
surface
chemistries,
mechanical
properties
compared
traditional
sources.
These
can
be
further
enhanced
through
innovative
doping
functionalization
techniques.
Moreover,
identifies
challenges
related
scalability
uniformity
proposes
future
research
directions
overcome
these
hurdles.
By
integrating
insights
from
studies
with
forward-looking
perspective,
paper
sets
stage
next
generation
solutions
powered
by
biomass-derived
materials,
aligning
advancement
environmental
stewardship.
Journal of The Electrochemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
171(11), P. 112503 - 112503
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Hydrogen
production
through
electrochemical
water
splitting
is
a
promising
approach
for
sustainable
energy
generation,
yet
developing
efficient
and
durable
electrocatalysts
remains
critical
challenge.
This
study
successfully
developed
highly
active
platinum
nanoparticles-decorated
stainless-steel
mesh
(Pt/SSM)
electrocatalyst
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
using
electrodeposition.
The
Pt
nanoparticles
exhibited
unique
micro-leaf
structure
on
SSM
surface.
Pt/SSM
demonstrated
superior
HER
performance
compared
to
bare
SSM,
with
remarkably
low
overpotential
of
121
mV
Tafel
slope
40
dec
−1
in
0.5
M
H
2
SO
4
.
was
their
activity
KOH,
attributed
higher
proton
concentration,
favorable
Volmer
kinetics,
improved
catalyst-electrolyte
interactions
acidic
medium.
electrodeposited
also
more
stable
electrolytes
alkaline
ones,
likely
due
preservation
its
morphological
integrity
conditions.
Overall,
this
work
practical
production,
medium
providing
optimal
performance.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
The
ongoing
global
shift
towards
sustainability
in
electrical
engineering
necessitates
novel
materials
that
offer
both
ecological
and
technical
benefits.
Biomass-derived
carbon
(BCMs)
are
emerging
as
cornerstones
this
transition
due
to
their
sustainability,
cost-effectiveness,
versatile
properties.
This
review
explores
the
expansive
role
of
BCMs
across
various
applications,
emphasizing
transformative
impact
potential
fostering
a
sustainable
technological
ecosystem.
fundamentals
investigated,
including
unique
structures,
diverse
synthesis
procedures,
significant
electrochemical
A
detailed
examination
recent
innovations
BCM
applications
for
energy
storage,
such
batteries
supercapacitors,
pivotal
developing
advanced
electronic
components
like
sensors,
detectors,
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
composites
has
been
covered.
superior
conductivities,
tunable
surface
chemistries,
mechanical
properties
compared
traditional
sources.
These
can
be
further
enhanced
through
innovative
doping
functionalization
techniques.
Moreover,
identifies
challenges
related
scalability
uniformity
proposes
future
research
directions
overcome
these
hurdles.
By
integrating
insights
from
studies
with
forward-looking
perspective,
paper
sets
stage
next
generation
solutions
powered
by
biomass-derived
materials,
aligning
advancement
environmental
stewardship.
