Advances in Plant-Based Materials for Sustainable Electrochemical Energy Devices

Abstract

Transitions to circular and sustainable energy systems require the design of innovative material platforms that are safe for the environment and highly resource-use efficient. In this respect, plant-derived biomaterials are increasingly recognized as highly promising alternatives to conventional components in batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells. This chapter underlines the role that plant-based materials play in the development of greener and more sustainable energy infrastructures by presenting their integration within the above-mentioned energy systems. Major issues such as electrical conductivity, durability, and scalability are comprehensively discussed. The most recent strategies in the realm of material hybridization, system integration, and bioinspiration are reviewed. The fast-developing intersection between natural material science and electrochemical engineering keeps driving innovation to the forefront in this interdisciplinary domain towards next-generation sustainable energy technologies.