Lignin-derived laser-induced graphene: toward a green and scalable route for energy and environmental applications

Key Points

• The aim is to explore a sustainable method for producing carbon materials by using lignin instead of fossil-derived precursors.
• Developing laser-induced graphene from lignin
• Assessing environmental impacts of the production process
• Comparing energy consumption with traditional methods
• Demonstrated that lignin-derived graphene can be produced with reduced energy use
• Showed potential for scaling the process for wider applications
• Indicated that this method is environmentally friendly compared to fossil-derived materials