Waste-derived carbon nanomaterials for electrochemical applications: toward a circular and sustainable future

Key Points

• This review focuses on the potential for upcycling various waste types into valuable carbon nanomaterials for electrochemical use.
• Review of existing literature on waste-derived carbon nanomaterials.
• Analysis of waste streams including plastic, electronic, and agricultural biomass.
• Evaluation of applications in electrochemical sensors.
• Highlights the use of upcycled graphene and CNTs in electrochemical applications.
• Demonstrates the potential for converting waste into high-value materials.
• Identifies significant sustainability implications for waste management.