A research team from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has developed an innovative method for creating high-performance batteries from taro (brobe) peels. This groundbreaking approach, featured in Energy Storage journal, turns food waste into an eco-friendly, cost-effective energy solution. The research, led by Dr. Daniel Nframah Ampong, utilizes a traditional charcoal-making technique to produce activated carbon from taro peels, making it a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials used in commercial batteries. The development aligns with Ghana’s renewable energy goals and offers a green way to store excess energy.
