Carbon Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties, and Applications (Volume II)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Carbon Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 July 2023) | Viewed by 202
Special Issue Editor
Interests: chemistry of nanomaterials, especially carbon nanotubes and graphene derivatives; functionalization and characterization of carbon nanostructures for biosensors and biofuel cells; spectroscopic methods of materials characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Carbon nanostructures, especially carbon nanotubes, nanodiamonds, and graphene derivatives, have attracted an immense amount of interest because of their outstanding properties. Although carbon nanostructures are already well established in the scientific community, there is still a need for further studies, especially when referring to commercial applications. Two main research approaches are particularly important for the wider application of nanocarbons: the optimization of their synthesis methods and surface functionalization. Due to the plethora of synthesis methods, the physiochemical properties of obtained materials may differ significantly. In order to take full advantage of the possibilities offered by these materials, it is crucial to investigate and understand the synthesis mechanisms, characteristics methods, and physicochemical properties. On the other hand, effective functionalization using low-cost methods and a detailed characterization of synthesized nanomaterials are the first steps in utilizing a whole spectrum of their applications.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest developments in the field of research on carbon nanostructures. Articles are sought on the synthesis of carbon nanostructures, their chemical functionalization, as well as their usage in sensing, electrochemistry and photochemistry, catalysis, composites, energy harvesting and storage, adsorption, and more.
Dr. Kamila Sadowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- carbon nanotubes
- graphene and its derivatives
- carbon dots
- nanodiamonds
- surface functionalization
- carbon nanostructures synthesis
- new types of carbon nanostructures
