Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials from Biomass for Energy Storage and Environmental Applications
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2025 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass; carbon-based nanomaterials; kinetic modeling of thermal processes; environmental applications of carbon nanomaterials.
Interests: biological wastewater treatment; advanced oxidation processes for removing emergent pollutants; industrial wastewater treatment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the development of advanced carbon materials has experienced significant growth due to their structural versatility, high chemical stability and excellent electrical and surface properties. In particular, the valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass as a renewable resource for producing carbon nanomaterials, such as biochar, activated carbon, carbonised nanocellulose or graphene-like structures, has emerged as a key strategy within the circular economy framework. These high-value materials are characterised by their potential in energy and environmental applications, positioning them as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based materials.
This Special Issue, titled “Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials from Biomass for Energy Storage and Environmental Applications”, will gather high-quality contributions focused on the production, modification, and application of biomass-derived carbon nanomaterials for use in energy storage (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors, and electrodes), environmental remediation (e.g., pollutant adsorption and gas capture), sensors, catalysts, and multifunctional systems. Both experimental and theoretical studies are welcome, as are comprehensive review articles on the current state of the art.
Topics:
- Production of advanced carbon materials from lignocellulosic biomass through pyrolysis, activation, hydrothermal carbonisation, or other thermochemical processes;
- Physicochemical, textural, and electrochemical characterisation of biomass-derived carbon nanomaterials;
- Surface modification and functionalisation of biochar or activated carbon for specific applications;
- Application of carbon nanomaterials in batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices;
- Environmental remediation uses: adsorption of heavy metals, emerging contaminants, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and CO2;
- Modeling and simulation of transport properties, reactivity, or adsorption behavior;
- Life cycle assessment, sustainability analysis, and valorisation strategies within the circular economy framework.
Dr. Reinier Abreu Naranjo
Dr. Alain Ricardo Picos Benítez
Dr. Oscar Manuel Rodríguez Narváez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass-derived carbon nanomaterials
- energy storage applications
- environmental remediation
- thermochemical conversion
- biochar and activated carbon
- sustainability and circular economy
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