Albizia procera-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Carbon for Advanced Energy Conversion, Storage, and Environmental Technologies

Syed Shaheen Shah; M Nasiruzzaman Shaikh; Tanzilur Rahman; Md Iftekhar Shams; Md Almujaddade Alfasane; Syed Masiur Rahman; Asif Raihan; S M Abu Nayem; Md Abdul Aziz

doi:10.1002/asia.202401362

Albizia procera-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Carbon for Advanced Energy Conversion, Storage, and Environmental Technologies

Chem Asian J. 2025 Jan 2:e202401362. doi: 10.1002/asia.202401362. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Syed Shaheen Shah¹, M Nasiruzzaman Shaikh², Tanzilur Rahman³, Md Iftekhar Shams⁴, Md Almujaddade Alfasane⁵, Syed Masiur Rahman⁶, Asif Raihan⁷, S M Abu Nayem⁸, Md Abdul Aziz⁹

Affiliations

¹ Kyoto University, Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, 615-8520, Nishikyo-ku, JAPAN.
² King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), Building 15, 31261, Dhahran, SAUDI ARABIA.
³ King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Department of Bioengineering, 31261, Dhahran, SAUDI ARABIA.
⁴ Khulna University, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, BANGLADESH.
⁵ University of Dhaka, Department of Botany, BANGLADESH.
⁶ King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies, SAUDI ARABIA.
⁷ National University of Malaysia: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Institute of Climate Change, MALAYSIA.
⁸ Jagannath University, Department of Chemistry, BANGLADESH.
⁹ King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Center of Research excellence in Nanotechnology, KFUPM Box # 81, 31261, Dhahran, SAUDI ARABIA.

PMID: 39745010
DOI: 10.1002/asia.202401362

Abstract

This review explores the diverse applications of nitrogen-doped carbon derived from Albizia procera, known as white siris. Native to the Indian subcontinent and tropical Asia, this species thrives in varied conditions, contributing to sustainable development. The nitrogen-rich leaves of Albizia procera are an excellent source for synthesizing nitrogen-doped carbon, which possesses remarkable properties for advanced technologies. This material demonstrates significant potential in energy conversion and storage systems, such as supercapacitors and batteries, due to its high surface area, electrical conductivity, and chemical stability. Nitrogen doping introduces active sites that enhance charge storage, making it ideal for renewable energy applications. Additionally, this material shows promise in environmental processes like water splitting and CO2 capture, where its porous structure and chemical functionality enable efficient adsorption and remediation. The review discusses synthesis methodologies, including pyrolysis and activation, to optimize its properties for energy and environmental uses. Nitrogen-doped carbon derived from Albizia procera may expand into catalytic applications, enhancing its role in sustainable technologies. This review underscores the importance of utilizing natural resources like Albizia procera to develop materials that drive both environmental sustainability and technological innovation.

Keywords: Albizia procera; Energy storage; biomass; co2 adsorption; nitrogen-doped carbon.