Thermochemically activated Ficus benghalensis leaf-derived porous activated carbon for sustainable supercapacitor electrodes

Key Points

• To explore the potential of thermochemically activated Ficus benghalensis leaves for producing porous activated carbon for supercapacitor electrodes.
• Thermochemical activation of Ficus benghalensis leaves to create porous activated carbon.
• Characterization of the activated carbon's structure and porosity.
• Evaluation of the carbon's performance in supercapacitor applications.
• The activated carbon showed enhanced surface area and porosity.
• Improved energy storage capacity was observed in supercapacitor tests.
• Sustainable material usage was highlighted as an advantage.