BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIAL FOR SYNTHESIS OF CNTs

This paper offers a comprehensive exploration of the structure, morphology, synthesis methods, purification techniques, characteristics, advantages, and diverse applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) derived from sustainable and renewable biomass sources, encompassing leaves, tubers, fruits, seeds, bark, etc. The high carbon content inherent in biomass plays a pivotal role as the principal component in CNT synthesis. The paper highlights cost-effective and easily accessible sustainable sources, such as straw, rubber wood sawdust, palm fiber, wheat husk, groundnut shell, coconut shell, date pits, bamboo dust, sugarcane, banana peel, and papaya oil cake, for CNT synthesis. They exhibit potential in combining or absorbing therapeutic and diagnostic materials for drug delivery and serving as biological sensor platforms for various illnesses with noninvasive blood level monitoring. The paper underscores the significant attributes of CNTs, such as high surface-to-volume ratios, enhanced conductivity and strength, biocompatibility, ease of functionalization, and optical qualities. Additionally, it summarizes recent developments and research activities in CNT synthesis, emphasizing biomass’s role as a renewable hydrocarbon resource for creating carbon materials, green chemicals, and bioenergy. The versatile adsorption properties of biomass position it as a valuable resource for the global pharmaceutical industry and various sectors