Banana peel derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon with enhanced electrocatalytic activity for complete oxidation of methanol under room temperature

An Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Sensor Using Banana Peel Activated Carbon/NiFe2O4/MnCoFe-LDH Nanocomposites for Anticancer Drug Determination

“…The utilization of agricultural waste-derived banana peel activated carbon (BPAC) has gained significant traction in scientific research, representing a sustainable and easily accessible biomass resource . Banana peels, constituting a substantial 40% of the total weight of bananas and regarded as one of the largest agricultural wastes, have emerged as valuable precursors owing to their abundance, low cost, and ease of harvest . To date, diverse investigations have delved into the exploration of banana trees, showcasing their versatile applications.…”

“… 12 Banana peels, constituting a substantial 40% of the total weight of bananas and regarded as one of the largest agricultural wastes, have emerged as valuable precursors owing to their abundance, low cost, and ease of harvest. 13 To date, diverse investigations have delved into the exploration of banana trees, showcasing their versatile applications. These include studies on porous carbon materials derived from banana peels for battery applications, 14 the adsorption potential of banana peels for gases, 15 and the use of activated banana peels in electrochemical sensors.…”