Due to the rapid modernization and urbanization, there is an exponential increase in the use of energy, which
is mostly met by burning conventional energy resources like coal, oil, and gas, which releases toxic compounds
and polluting gases that have a negative influence on the environment. Therefore, the development of
pollution-free renewable energy conversion and storage systems is urgently needed. To reduce these energy
issues, scientists and researchers are focused on a variety of energy conversion and storage devices, including
fuel cells and supercapacitors, batteries, solar cell and more. One of the biggest issues of the century is the
synthesis of inexpensive, more efficient electrode materials for energy related applications. Enhancing the
electrocatalyst's catalytic activity is the primary problem to be solved before energy storage and conversion
devices are commercialized. According to this perspective, this Research Topic concentrates on the design and
characterization of 1D–3D carbon materials produced from biomass for energy related applications which can
open a new horizon for sustainable utilization of biomass for sustainable future. In addition to the significance
of carbon material derived from biomass, the shape and heteroatom doping (such as nitrogen, sulphur, boron
etc) play a crucial role in modifying the catalytic kinetics. Biomass derived carbon materials can achieve
outstanding physico-chemical properties by combining customized pore structure and geometry with
heteroatom doping. However, controlled heteroatom doping into the biomass derived carbon material has a
concern because, the doping techniques remain uncertain, and the percentage of heteroatom doping is frequently
variable. Understanding the reasons behind how these carbon-based materials derived from biomass can exhibit
such a boost in electrocatalytic efficiency for energy applications would require an in-depth investigation.
The catalytic properties of an electrode surfaces determine how well these devices work. For example, in fuel cell, fuel is electrochemically oxidized on the anode surface of fuel cell devices, where a kinetically faster rate of anodic reaction will result in a larger current/energy per unit mass of fuel with the least amount of energy lost via polarization and overvoltage. Likewise, electrochemical reduction takes place on the cathode surface, and its pace is determined by the cathode surface material's electrocatalytic properties. Currently, materials based on and containing Pt are employed as fuel cell electrode materials. Pt is too costly for fuel cell commercialization. Secondly, Pt is highly vulnerable to CO and halide poisoning.
These stay firmly adhered on the Pt surface and prevent additional catalysis at the active sites, which drastically reduces efficiency and performance as a whole. The development of catalyst for renewable energy devices such as fuel cells that can provide rapid anodic/cathodic reactions and produce the highest current is urgently needed. A thorough investigation of these biomass derived carbon-based materials is required to understand how and why they are able to demonstrate such an elevation in electrocatalytic activity for energy applications.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but are not limited to:
Advanced biomass derived carbon materials for renewable energy applications such as:
• fuel cell
• solar cell
• batteries
• supercapacitors
• advanced nano-materials for energy related application.
Keywords:
Biomass, Carbon materials, Biomass conversion to Catalyst, Biochar-based materials, Renewable energy, Energy conversion and storage
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Due to the rapid modernization and urbanization, there is an exponential increase in the use of energy, which
is mostly met by burning conventional energy resources like coal, oil, and gas, which releases toxic compounds
and polluting gases that have a negative influence on the environment. Therefore, the development of
pollution-free renewable energy conversion and storage systems is urgently needed. To reduce these energy
issues, scientists and researchers are focused on a variety of energy conversion and storage devices, including
fuel cells and supercapacitors, batteries, solar cell and more. One of the biggest issues of the century is the
synthesis of inexpensive, more efficient electrode materials for energy related applications. Enhancing the
electrocatalyst's catalytic activity is the primary problem to be solved before energy storage and conversion
devices are commercialized. According to this perspective, this Research Topic concentrates on the design and
characterization of 1D–3D carbon materials produced from biomass for energy related applications which can
open a new horizon for sustainable utilization of biomass for sustainable future. In addition to the significance
of carbon material derived from biomass, the shape and heteroatom doping (such as nitrogen, sulphur, boron
etc) play a crucial role in modifying the catalytic kinetics. Biomass derived carbon materials can achieve
outstanding physico-chemical properties by combining customized pore structure and geometry with
heteroatom doping. However, controlled heteroatom doping into the biomass derived carbon material has a
concern because, the doping techniques remain uncertain, and the percentage of heteroatom doping is frequently
variable. Understanding the reasons behind how these carbon-based materials derived from biomass can exhibit
such a boost in electrocatalytic efficiency for energy applications would require an in-depth investigation.
The catalytic properties of an electrode surfaces determine how well these devices work. For example, in fuel cell, fuel is electrochemically oxidized on the anode surface of fuel cell devices, where a kinetically faster rate of anodic reaction will result in a larger current/energy per unit mass of fuel with the least amount of energy lost via polarization and overvoltage. Likewise, electrochemical reduction takes place on the cathode surface, and its pace is determined by the cathode surface material's electrocatalytic properties. Currently, materials based on and containing Pt are employed as fuel cell electrode materials. Pt is too costly for fuel cell commercialization. Secondly, Pt is highly vulnerable to CO and halide poisoning.
These stay firmly adhered on the Pt surface and prevent additional catalysis at the active sites, which drastically reduces efficiency and performance as a whole. The development of catalyst for renewable energy devices such as fuel cells that can provide rapid anodic/cathodic reactions and produce the highest current is urgently needed. A thorough investigation of these biomass derived carbon-based materials is required to understand how and why they are able to demonstrate such an elevation in electrocatalytic activity for energy applications.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but are not limited to:
Advanced biomass derived carbon materials for renewable energy applications such as:
• fuel cell
• solar cell
• batteries
• supercapacitors
• advanced nano-materials for energy related application.
Keywords:
Biomass, Carbon materials, Biomass conversion to Catalyst, Biochar-based materials, Renewable energy, Energy conversion and storage
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.