Biomass-derived carbon-based nanomaterials: current research, trends, and challenges

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2025

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Tech Science Press

Abstract

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 biomass-derived 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.

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carbon in biomass, circular economy, environmentally friendly, green chemistry, renewable resources

Citation

Lesch, R., Visser, E.D., Seroka, N.S. and Khotseng, L., Biomass-Derived Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Current Research, Trends, and Challenges.