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Synthesis and Applications of Mesoporous Materials

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2024) | Viewed by 1333

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Division of Energy Engineering, Daejin University, Pocheon 11159, Republic of Korea
Interests: carbon fiber; activated carbon; activated carbon fiber; adsorption; pitch; harmful gases
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Dear Colleagues,

Mesoporous materials, which are characterized by well-ordered pores with diameters typically between 2 and 50 nm, have garnered significant attention in diverse research areas. In catalysis, their well-ordered pores and tunable structures enhance surface areas, amplifying catalytic activity, and thus they have found application as efficient catalyst supports. These materials play a pivotal role in drug delivery systems, leveraging controlled release mechanisms through tailored pore sizes to enhance bioavailability and minimize the side effects of therapeutic agents. Moreover, in the realm of energy storage, mesoporous materials serve as exceptional electrodes in batteries and supercapacitors, showcasing heightened ion transport and storage capacities due to their extensive surface area and interconnected porosity. Beyond these core areas, mesoporous materials contribute to advances in nanotechnology, environmental remediation, and sensor development. Their utility extends to applications in gas storage and separation, nanomedicine for tissue engineering, and nano-optics for optical component fabrication. Furthermore, mesoporous materials are instrumental in high-performance coatings, conferring on various surfaces specific surface properties and durability.

Dr. Byong Chol Bai
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Keywords

  • mesoporous materials
  • catalysis
  • drug delivery
  • energy storage
  • pore size control
  • bioavailability
  • environmental remediation
  • sensor development

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Chemical Safety Assessment of Pitch-Based Activated Carbon Pellets via Highly Toxic Gas Adsorption Properties
by Min Seong Han, Jong Gu Kim and Byong Chol Bai
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9258; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209258 - 11 Oct 2024
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This study focuses on the preparation of activated carbon using a petroleum-residue-based pitch, as well as the HCl gas adsorption properties of the resulting activated carbon pellets relative to their specific surface area and pore structure. Activated carbon was prepared under various oxidation [...] Read more.
This study focuses on the preparation of activated carbon using a petroleum-residue-based pitch, as well as the HCl gas adsorption properties of the resulting activated carbon pellets relative to their specific surface area and pore structure. Activated carbon was prepared under various oxidation and chemical activation conditions using pitch with a softening point of 220 °C. The activated carbon was mixed with distilled water, an acrylic binder, and carboxymethyl cellulose in a specific ratio to form pellets. These pellets were then dried in an oven at 80 °C. Scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analyses were performed to evaluate the surface structure and specific surface area of the finalized pellets. HCl gas was adsorbed at a concentration of 50 ppm while examining the adsorption characteristics relative to the pore structure and specific surface area. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Synthesis and Applications of Mesoporous Materials)
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