The review investigates the use of biomass-derived carbon as precursors for nanomaterials,acknowledging their sustainability and eco-friendliness.It examines various types of biomasses,such as agricultural residues an...The review investigates the use of biomass-derived carbon as precursors for nanomaterials,acknowledging their sustainability and eco-friendliness.It examines various types of biomasses,such as agricultural residues and food byproducts,focussing on their transformation via environmentally friendly methods such as pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonisation.Innovations in creating porous carbon nanostructures and heteroatom surface functionalisation are identified,enhancing catalytic performance.The study also explores the integration of biomassderived carbon with nanomaterials for energy storage,catalysis,and other applications,noting the economic and environmental benefits.Despite these advantages,challenges persist in optimising synthesis methods and scaling production.The study also highlights existing research gaps,forms a basis for future studies,and underscores the role of biomass-derived nanomaterials in promoting a circular economy and sustainability.展开更多
基金financial assistance of the National Research Foundation(NRF),grant number(138079)Eskom,grant number(2002/015527/0)South Africa,towards this research is acknowledged.
文摘The review investigates the use of biomass-derived carbon as precursors for nanomaterials,acknowledging their sustainability and eco-friendliness.It examines various types of biomasses,such as agricultural residues and food byproducts,focussing on their transformation via environmentally friendly methods such as pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonisation.Innovations in creating porous carbon nanostructures and heteroatom surface functionalisation are identified,enhancing catalytic performance.The study also explores the integration of biomassderived carbon with nanomaterials for energy storage,catalysis,and other applications,noting the economic and environmental benefits.Despite these advantages,challenges persist in optimising synthesis methods and scaling production.The study also highlights existing research gaps,forms a basis for future studies,and underscores the role of biomass-derived nanomaterials in promoting a circular economy and sustainability.
