Advancing Electrical Engineering with Biomass‐derived Carbon Materials: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions

• Published in: Chemical record 2024-12, Vol.24 (12), p.e202400144-n/a
• Main Authors: Afridi, Al Mojahid, Aktary, Mahbuba, Shaheen Shah, Syed, Mitu Sheikh, Sharif Iqbal, Jahirul Islam, Gazi, Nasiruzzaman Shaikh, M., Abdul Aziz, Md
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Biomass; biomass-derived carbon; Carbon; Carbon sources; carbon-based energy solutions; carbon-based materials; Chemical sensors; Clean technology; Electrical engineering; Electrochemical analysis; Electrochemistry; Electromagnetic interference; Electromagnetic shielding; Electronic components; Energy storage; Environmental stewardship; Innovations; Mechanical properties; Sustainability; sustainable power generation; Technological change
• ISSN: 1527-8999; 1528-0691; 1528-0691
• DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202400144

The ongoing global shift towards sustainability in electrical engineering necessitates novel materials that offer both ecological and technical benefits. Biomass‐derived carbon materials (BCMs) are emerging as cornerstones in this transition due to their sustainability, cost‐effectiveness, and versatile properties. This review explores the expansive role of BCMs across various electrical engineering applications, emphasizing their transformative impact and potential in fostering a sustainable technological ecosystem. The fundamentals of BCMs are investigated, including their unique structures, diverse synthesis procedures, and significant electrical and electrochemical properties. A detailed examination of recent innovations in BCM applications for energy storage, such as batteries and supercapacitors, and their pivotal role in developing advanced electronic components like sensors, detectors, and electromagnetic interference shielding composites has been covered. BCMs offer superior electrical conductivities, tunable surface chemistries, and mechanical properties compared to traditional carbon sources. These can be further enhanced through innovative doping and functionalization techniques. Moreover, this review identifies challenges related to scalability and uniformity in properties and proposes future research directions to overcome these hurdles. By integrating insights from recent studies with a forward‐looking perspective, this paper sets the stage for the next generation of electrical engineering solutions powered by biomass‐derived materials, aligning technological advancement with environmental stewardship. This review explores biomass‐derived carbon materials (BCMs) in electrical engineering, highlighting their applications in energy storage, sensors, and EMI shielding. It emphasizes the advantages of BCMs, such as enhanced electrical properties and sustainability, while addressing challenges like scalability and property uniformity. The paper sets the stage for future innovations in eco‐friendly technology using BCMs.