Nanocarbons for the development of advanced catalysts

DS Su, S Perathoner, G Centi - Chemical reviews, 2013 - ACS Publications
Nanocarbon is a term increasingly used 1− 9 to indicate the broad range of carbon materials
having a tailored nanoscale dimension and functional properties that significantly depend …

Sustainable life cycles of natural-precursor-derived nanocarbons

K Bazaka, MV Jacob, K Ostrikov - Chemical reviews, 2016 - ACS Publications
Sustainable societal and economic development relies on novel nanotechnologies that offer
maximum efficiency at minimal environmental cost. Yet, it is very challenging to apply green …

Emerging mineral-coupled composite phase change materials for thermal energy storage

C Li, B Xie, J Chen, Z He, Z Chen, Y Long - Energy Conversion and …, 2019 - Elsevier
A mineral-coupled support, flake graphite-carbon nanofiber-modified bentonite, was used to
stabilize stearic acid for constructing form-stable phase change material composites. In …

Green synthesis of carbon nanotubes to address the water-energy-food nexus: A critical review

B Makgabutlane, LN Nthunya… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Carbon nanotubes are valuable materials that possess excellent physicochemical
properties such as high electrical conductivity, thermal stability, mechanical strength, aspect …

Benign-by-design nature-inspired nanosystems in biofuels production and catalytic applications

C Xu, M Nasrollahzadeh, M Sajjadi, M Maham… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Natural sources display a high potential for the production of sustainable materials because
of their exceptional structural and physical features, nontoxicity, biocompatibility, availability …

Research progress in metal-free carbon-based catalysts

S Xiaoyan, W Rui, SU Dangsheng - Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2013 - Elsevier
Metal-free carbon-based catalysts are one of the most active research directions in
nanomaterials and catalysis. The advantages that nanocarbon catalysts have over metal …

Hierarchical composites of single/double‐walled carbon nanotubes interlinked flakes from direct carbon deposition on layered double hydroxides

MQ Zhao, Q Zhang, XL Jia, JQ Huang… - Advanced Functional …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Three‐dimensional hierarchical nanocomposites consisting of one‐dimensional carbon
nanotubes (CNTs) and two‐dimensional lamellar flakes (such as clay, layered double …

[PDF][PDF] Energy-absorbing hybrid composites based on alternate carbon-nanotube and inorganic layers

Q Zhang, M Zhao, Y Liu, AY Cao, WZ Qian, YF Lu… - Adv. Mater, 2009 - qianggroup.com
Combining materials with distinct structures and dimensions often leads to novel hybrid
composites with unexpected properties and unique applications. This idea has been …

Natural silicate-TiO2 hybrids for photocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in gas phase

R Portela, I Jansson, S Suárez, M Villarroel… - Chemical Engineering …, 2017 - Elsevier
Structured hybrid materials based on the combination adsorbent-photocatalyst with optimal
mechanical resistance and reduced cost, are prepared by extrusion using four different …

The use of natural materials in nanocarbon synthesis

DS Su - ChemSusChem: Chemistry & Sustainability Energy & …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Nanomaterials are shifting from laboratory‐scale preparation to industrial production. The
energy costs and starting materials (feedstock, catalyst, and support) consumed or used in …