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Carbon Trends
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ISSN 2667-0569 · Elsevier · 628 articles in the index
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On the mechanical stability of graphene in situ grown on Cu(111) : Buckling and sliding
Graphene monolayers were grown on copper crystals and then mechanically deformed using an original experimental equipment allowing to investigate in situ at the atomic scale by scanning tunnelling microscopy the evolution of coated specimens under increasing strains. The mechanical response of…
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Graphene nanosheets and palm-shell activated carbon in PEM fuel cell gas diffusion layers
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells represent a promising green energy technology that efficiently converts hydrogen and oxygen (or air) into clean electricity. In this study, graphene nanosheets (GNS) were explored as an advanced material for the gas diffusion layer (GDL) due to their…
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Efficient electrocatalysts derived from praseodymium-doped MOFs and MXene for oxygen reduction, hydrogen evolution, and oxygen evolution reactions
In response to the urgent need for high-performance non-precious metal electrocatalysts to address the energy crisis and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, we propose a novel approach to develop a highly selective and efficient electrocatalyst derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This…
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A review on activated carbon's role in next-generation supercapacitors
Supercapacitors have emerged as a promising energy storage technology due to their high-power density, rapid charge/discharge rates, and long cycle life. Among various electrode materials, activated carbon (AC) stands out for its high surface area, tunable porosity, cost-effectiveness, and…
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Application of chlorination technology for the conversion of natural flake graphite into coated spherical purified graphite for Li-ion batteries
The growing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) has intensified the need for high-purity graphite anodes. Natural flake graphite (NFG) offers a cost-effective and environmentally favorable alternative to synthetic graphite but requires extensive purification to meet battery-grade standards…
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Synthesis of 2-arylbenzothiazoles using a novel MWCNTs@Zeolite@Fe3O4 NPs catalyst in DES
This study reports the development and application of a highly efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the sustainable synthesis of 2-arylbenzothiazoles. The catalyst consists of a novel magnetic composite in which multi-walled carbon nanotubes are supported by zeolite and Fe3O4…
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From graphene oxide (GO) to reduced graphene oxide (rGO) films: A hybrid approach combining film transfer and vapor reduction for enhanced structural and optical properties
Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) films were successfully fabricated via hydrazine vapor reduction with durations of 60, 120, and 240 s using a water-based transfer approach. The transfer process exploits the surface tension of water to release GO films from mixed cellulose ester (MCE) membranes and…
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Enhanced and tunable ferromagnetism in periodic-arrays of CVD-synthesized carbon films
In this work, periodic-arrays of magnetic carbon films were synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) using adamantane as a precursor and patterned via electron beam lithography (EBL), exhibiting tunable magnetic properties. By controlling the array size, we observe a 12-fold enhancement in…
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Flow-induced anisotropy in a carbon black-filled silicone elastomer: Weak structural anisotropy causes strong piezoresistive anisotropy
Carbon black (CB)-elastomer composites can serve as low-cost, highly deformable sensor materials. We report on the flow-induced anisotropy of CB-silicone films generated via doctor blade coating. Cured films exhibited larger conductivity perpendicular to the coating direction (R∥/R⊥>1). The…
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Controlling sub-nanometer pore-entrance size enables kinetic separation of Li+, Na+, and K+ in capacitive deionization
Efficient recovery of lithium and potassium from saline resources is vital for energy storage and global food security. We present a novel capacitive deionization (CDI) approach employing carbon molecular sieve (CMS) electrodes with precisely tuned sub-nanometer pore entrances. By leveraging…
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Pecan shell-derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon as a sustainable metal-free electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction
Increasing energy demand and rapid environmental deterioration are major challenges of modern times. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells and metal-air batteries are considered as the most promising alternatives. Both technologies rely critically on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the…
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MWCNT-supported Mn–Cu ferrite nanocatalyst for microwave-assisted multicomponent synthesis of polyfunctionalized pyrroles
A magnetically recoverable multi-walled carbon nanotube-supported Mn–Cu ferrite nanocomposite (MWCNTs/MnCuFe₂O₄) was developed as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the microwave-assisted three-component synthesis of polyfunctionalized pyrroles. The catalyst was fully characterized by XRD…
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Catalyst-assisted formation of carbon–nitrogen nanostructures
The controlled synthesis of low-dimensional carbon–nitrogen frameworks remains a major challenge due to the difficulty of simultaneously controlling morphology, bonding configuration, and nitrogen incorporation. Herein, we report the in situ formation of a previously unreported carbon–nitrogen…
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Zirconium(IV)-promoted colloidal stability of carbon black particles and Pt/carbon catalysts
The colloidal stability of carbon-based functional materials is a prerequisite in many applications within the energy sector. These applications typically require the preparation of stable suspensions that can be processed over sufficiently long time. While the importance of particle surface…
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Biocompatibility and microorganism growth behavior of N-doped GQDs porous nanostructures for immobilization of living microorganisms
Interactions between beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeasts, and advanced biocompatible synthetic materials are shaping the future of bionanotechnology. This study investigates the growth behavior of nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots-based porous nanostructures (NGQDPN) through…
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Step-edge passivation and quantitative Raman mapping of transfer quality in aligned graphene nanoribbons
The transfer of aligned graphene nanoribbons from metallic growth surfaces to device-compatible platforms remains a central bottleneck for nanoribbon electronics. Here, we investigate step-edge passivation of vicinal Au(788) by chevron-GNRs as a strategy to improve the transfer of aligned…
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Scalable spray-drying functionalization of carbon additives for enhanced performance of Li-ion batteries
An original and counterintuitive method for modifying the surface of carbon powders is proposed using diazonium chemistry. Diazonium salts are known to be sensitive to temperature and therefore must be carefully manipulated. However, if their degradation is forced but carefully controlled, it can…
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A precise strategy to evaluate the dispersibility of
The extended use of graphitic-Carbon Nitride ( g -C 3 N 4 ) in various catalytic and optoelectronic applications requires a deep understanding of its behavior, whereas in order to take advantage of its outstanding physicochemical properties in large-scale applications, it is very important to…
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Molecular dynamics simulations predict reaction pathways and guide engineering of polymer precursors for synthesis of hybrid carbon materials
Exploring new hybrid carbon materials with tunable properties remains critical for expanding the applications of carbon allotropes. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation is utilized to model the pyrolysis of three distinct polymer precursors, i.e., epoxy (SU-8), acrylic (PMMA), and…
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Investigations on adsorptive performance of pomegranate peel-derived biochar for the removal of sulfamethoxazole: A kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics study
Rapid industrialization and increasing use of pharmaceuticals have led to the growing problem of pharmaceutical contamination worldwide. Among these contaminants, antibiotics are of particular concern, as their un-prescribed use and overdosing can cause significant environmental and health impacts…