Hybrid Bioorganic Waste for Energy Storage Application

The growing global concern over energy and environmental issues stemming from fossil fuel consumption has sparked significant interest in efficient renewable energy alternatives. This has driven persistent research into advanced electrochemical energy storage and conversion technologies, including wind and solar power, aimed at ensuring the sustainability of human society. However, the widespread economic implementation of these approaches has been hindered, partly owing to cost considerations and their inability to operate when the energy source is unavailable. To address this challenge, transforming biowaste materials into high-value products presents a viable solution. Recent years have witnessed a growing focus on activated carbons derived from biomass waste for energy-storage applications. These materials are prized for their extensive specific surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and exceptional stability in harsh environments. Developing alternative energy storage electrode materials from biowaste aids two primary objectives: (1) It serves in waste management by converting waste into valuable products. (2) It imparts an economic rationale for the feasibility of energy-storage applications. This approach is exemplified by various technologies, such as supercapacitors, solar cells, lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, etc. This chapter will critically analyze the potential energy storage applications of carbon-based nanomaterials derived from bioorganic waste, reflecting current trends in this research domain.