Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applications
The high demand for sustainable, high-performance materials has spotlighted carbon-rich materials derived from algae and other biomass sources. Algae-derived carbon compounds, including graphene and its derivatives, show promising applications across sectors like energy, environmental remediation, a...
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| description | The high demand for sustainable, high-performance materials has spotlighted carbon-rich materials derived from algae and other biomass sources. Algae-derived carbon compounds, including graphene and its derivatives, show promising applications across sectors like energy, environmental remediation, and catalysis. This review comprehensively discusses the synthesis, characterisation, and applications of these novel biomaterials, covering hydrothermal treatment, microwave irradiation, and pyrolysis- each offering unique benefits in structure, functionality, and yield. A detailed examination of key characterisation techniques, including Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), provides insights into these materials’ chemical and structural properties. Applications in supercapacitors, batteries, and other energy storage devices, as well as in environmental and catalytic contexts, are thoroughly explored. This review also highlights recent advancements in carbon biomaterial integration into cutting-edge technologies, focusing on scalability, sustainability, and novel applications that may drive future innovation. By presenting a holistic view of carbon biomaterials from algae and other biomass sources, this review aims to support the vast potential of sustainable carbon materials for next-generation manufacturing applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e09ec137b8b24d449bd21c8a8fc979952025-08-20T03:58:48ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-09-012710643910.1016/j.rineng.2025.106439Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applicationsShintu Varghese0Peter Ralph1Unnikrishnan Kuzhiumparambil2Climate Change Cluster, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, AustraliaClimate Change Cluster, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, AustraliaCorresponding author.; Climate Change Cluster, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, AustraliaThe high demand for sustainable, high-performance materials has spotlighted carbon-rich materials derived from algae and other biomass sources. Algae-derived carbon compounds, including graphene and its derivatives, show promising applications across sectors like energy, environmental remediation, and catalysis. This review comprehensively discusses the synthesis, characterisation, and applications of these novel biomaterials, covering hydrothermal treatment, microwave irradiation, and pyrolysis- each offering unique benefits in structure, functionality, and yield. A detailed examination of key characterisation techniques, including Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), provides insights into these materials’ chemical and structural properties. Applications in supercapacitors, batteries, and other energy storage devices, as well as in environmental and catalytic contexts, are thoroughly explored. This review also highlights recent advancements in carbon biomaterial integration into cutting-edge technologies, focusing on scalability, sustainability, and novel applications that may drive future innovation. By presenting a holistic view of carbon biomaterials from algae and other biomass sources, this review aims to support the vast potential of sustainable carbon materials for next-generation manufacturing applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025025083Algae biomassCarbon materialsGrapheneGraphene oxideEnergy storage |
| spellingShingle | Shintu Varghese Peter Ralph Unnikrishnan Kuzhiumparambil Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applications Results in Engineering Algae biomass Carbon materials Graphene Graphene oxide Energy storage |
| title | Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applications |
| title_full | Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applications |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applications |
| title_short | Sustainable carbon-rich materials from algae and biomass: Synthesis, characterisation, and applications |
| title_sort | sustainable carbon rich materials from algae and biomass synthesis characterisation and applications |
| topic | Algae biomass Carbon materials Graphene Graphene oxide Energy storage |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025025083 |
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