Hierarchically porous carbon derived from waste watermelon rind for enhanced microwave absorption

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a microwave absorbing material using waste watermelon rind derived carbon.
• Developed porous carbon from watermelon rind waste
• Characterized the carbon for structure and absorption properties
• Evaluated the microwave absorption performance in various applications
• The developed carbon shows improved microwave absorption properties
• Effective at various frequency ranges compared to conventional materials
• Utilizes waste materials, promoting sustainability and low costs