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Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers from Biomass and Biomass Blends—Current Trends

Summary

This research explores how waste plant materials (biomass) can be transformed into valuable carbon nanofibers using an electrical spinning process. This technology represents an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based materials and has numerous practical applications. Impacts on everyday life: – Enables development of more sustainable and eco-friendly materials – Helps reduce waste by converting biomass into useful products – Contributes to better energy storage solutions for electronics and vehicles – Supports development of improved water filtration systems – Advances medical technologies like tissue engineering and drug delivery

Background

In recent years, ecological concerns have driven research toward new green materials derived from biomass as precursors for carbon materials (CNFs). These sustainable materials are more attractive than traditional petroleum-based materials, which are environmentally harmful and non-biodegradable. Biomass represents an ideal precursor for nanofibers due to its renewable nature and low cost.

Objective

This review aims to examine the latest developments and trends in electrospun carbon nanofibers derived from biomass, focusing on collecting recent research about preparing carbon nanofibers from biomass and biopolymers using electrospinning as the manufacturing method. The review seeks to address the current research gap in this area.

Results

The review found that carbon nanofibers can be successfully produced from various biomass sources including lignocellulose materials, chitin, fungi, sawdust, and coconut shell charcoal. The resulting carbon nanofibers demonstrate valuable properties including high surface area, good conductivity, and thermal stability. These properties make them suitable for applications in energy storage, environmental science, and medical fields.

Conclusion

Converting biomass into carbon nanofibers offers a way to reduce carbon costs while providing an alternative to petroleum-based resources. While the technology shows promise, there are still limited studies on biomass modification and conversion into carbon nanofibers. The review highlights the need for more research in this area, particularly regarding electrospinning methods for producing carbon nanofibers from biomass.
  • Published in:Polymers,
  • Study Type:Review,
  • Source: 10.3390/polym13071071
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