Activated carbon from almond pits as low-cost material for electrochemical application

In this study, a novel porous carbonaceous material, which has been synthesized from almond pits as precursors, has been characterized for the purpose of application as electrodes in electrochemical sensors. The powdery sample of activated carbonized almond pits was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Spectroscopy (DRIFT). Besides, the electrochemical properties of the sample were investigated in a three-electrode system using a CHI potentiostat. Obtained XRD diffractogram confirmed the amorphous phase of the sample, while DRIFT showed the presence of different functional groups. According to the results, synthesized carbonaceous material was found to possess great potential as a low-cost and eco-friendly material for electrochemical applications.