Carbon–Innegra (CI) hybrid composites combine the high stiffness and strength of carbon fibers with the high deformation and energy dissipation capabilities of Innegra fibers, offering potential for lightweight structures subjected to complex m...
This review critically examines physical and chemical strategies used to enhance the adsorption of CO2, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), SO2 and H2S by biochar-based sorbents. The literature indicates that adsorption performance is governed by the...
Basalt and granite offer complementary opportunities for geological CO2 storage where conventional sedimentary reservoirs are limited or permanent mineral trapping and geothermal integration are priorities. This review examines how mineralogy, pore a...
In this work, a multicomponent platinum electrocatalyst supported on carbon (PtX/(SbY + SnO2Z)/C) was synthesized for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). Specific...
Graphene has emerged as an important nanomaterial owing to its remarkable physicochemical properties and wide-ranging applications. However, the increasing diversity and scale of graphene production raise concerns regarding energy demand, resource co...
Viscose fibers were converted into activated carbon materials by physical activation with water vapor or CO2, yielding VFH2O and VFCO2 with similar textural properties but markedly different surface chemistries. Their adsorption performance toward ma...
This study investigates the adsorption behavior and separation performance of CH4/CO2 binary mixtures on commercial activated carbons under conditions relevant to biogas upgrading. Adsorption isotherms of a binary CH4/CO2 mixture (60% CH4/40% CO2, v/...
Diesel exhaust soot (DES), a hazardous by-product of incomplete diesel combustion, was valorized into activated nanocarbon (ANC) through phosphoric acid activation for phenol removal from water. The synthesized ANC was characterized by FTIR, XRD, FE-...
Carbon nanotube (CNT) cathodes offer compact size, rapid response, and simplified thermal management, making them promising for stationary tomosynthesis and computed tomography (CT). In this study, we improved the high-purity production process for s...
Biomass serves as an abundant carbon feedstock, yet its inherently “non-graphitizable” nature typically limits its use in high-performance applications such as batteries and electronics. This study investigates the catalytic graphitizatio...
Solar-driven CO2 methanation is being investigated as a pathway for carbon utilization and renewable-energy storage, yet deployment at industrial point sources, including ammonia–urea complexes, remains constrained by heterogeneous reporting, u...
Graphene oxide (GO) is a key precursor of functionalized graphene materials and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), but its wider use is limited by difficulties in obtaining materials with reproducible composition, controlled oxidation degree and low post-...
The escalating depletion of fossil fuels and the attendant environmental concerns have spurred the pursuit of advanced energy storage systems. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) stand out as promising candidates due to their inherent safety, cost-eff...
Sodium-ion batteries are generally considered a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundance and low cost of sodium. However, their main limitation is the lack of an appropriate anode, since the usual graphite electrode used in...
This review examines the adsorption of trihalomethanes (THMs) by activated carbon by treating surface hydration and internal pore structure as a continuous and interconnected sequence of phenomena. At pore entrances, an initial hydration layer is fir...
This study investigates the deposition of graphene oxide (GO) coatings on open-cell polyurethane foams through a soak-and-squeeze process for detergent removal. GO dispersions between 0.25 and 4 g/L were rheologically characterised to relate apparent...
Over the past several decades, the conceptual basis for carbon isotope tracing has steadily matured. The method’s high specificity and sensitivity have established it as a robust, widely adopted tool across soil, vegetation, ecology, and enviro...
This study focuses on the impact of plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) synthesis parameters on the characteristics of a synthesized vertical array of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (VMWCNT). Catalytic synthesis is carried out on a thin...
Cigarette smoke is a significant source of indoor air pollution, containing particulate matter and numerous volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. This study evaluates the adsorption performance of two commercial activated carbons, Nuchar SA 1...
CO2 hydrogenation by reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) directly combined with subsequent Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) in a single fixed-bed reactor represents a promising route for converting renewable hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide...
This work reports the synthesis and characterization of sustainable, multifunctional chitosan/graphene oxide hybrid nanoparticles (GOCSNPs) prepared via a low-temperature ionotropic gelation method utilizing sodium tripolyphosphate as a green crossli...
To reduce the high energy consumption of conventional alkanolamine-based CO2 capture, a rate-based CO2 capture model was developed in Aspen Plus using a DETA/AEP mixed amine absorbent identified through preliminary screening experiments. The effects...
In this work, boron incorporation in diamond grown by microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition is investigated as a function of methane concentration, boron precursor concentration, crystalline orientation, oxygen addition to the plasma, a...
Indole and skatole are microbial tryptophan degradation products occurring in intestinal and fecal matrices and contribute to boar taint. Biochar is discussed as a carbonaceous adsorbent for reducing these compounds, but the link between pore-size-sp...
Predicting the pore structure of lignocellulosic biochar from pyrolysis conditions without exhaustive experimental characterization remains an open challenge. We fit semi-empirical Arrhenius-type and power-law correlations linking pyrolysis temperatu...
The urgent need for bio-based functional materials has driven a shift away from fossil-fuel-sourced materials toward renewable lignocellulosic biomass (LCB). This comprehensive review explores the advancements in LCB carbonization between 2020 and 20...
This paper investigates the spectral properties of colloidally ordered systems formed from 100 nm nanodiamonds (NDs) synthesized using the high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) method. Despite the polydispersity and irregular shape of the particles,...
A structure–property assessment of coating plaster reinforced with a low dosage (0.01 wt%) of graphene oxide (GO) was investigated to address the intrinsic mechanical and thermal limitations of gypsum in civil construction. Nanocomposite specim...
Flexible thermoelectric textiles have emerged as promising materials for wearable energy harvesting and electrothermal applications because they combine mechanical flexibility with the ability to convert low-grade heat into electrical energy. In this...
The present study investigates the combined influence of manufacturing route and material configuration on the mechanical, elastic, viscoelastic, and impact behavior of Kevlar–carbon hybrid laminates. Three eight-ply laminate configurations (V1...
In this study, composite aerogels based on graphene oxide (GO) and melamine (MM), obtained by freeze-drying of hydrogels after ultrasonic treatment of aqueous suspensions, have been systematically studied for the first time. It was shown that the add...
Iron (Fe) contamination of water sources has become an increasing environmental concern, creating the need for effective, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective technologies for Fe(III) removal from aqueous systems. In the present work, the pos...
Carbon-based materials, including graphene, carbon nanotubes, laser-induced graphene, and pyrolyzed glassy carbon, are widely used in sensing applications due to their high conductivity, large surface area, and tunable surface chemistry. Meanwhile, m...
Reliable estimation of biochar’s calorific value is essential for optimizing its use as a renewable energy source. Traditional bomb calorimetry provides accurate measurements but is hindered by its destructive, time-consuming nature, limiting t...
Properties of defects in crystals composed of soft particles, such as colloids, differ markedly from those in metals. In this work, dislocation reactions in a bundle of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are investigated using relaxational molecular dynamics. T...
Waste lubricating oils (WLOs) represent a major stream of hazardous petroleum-based residues, with global generation exceeding 24 million tons annually. Improper disposal of WLOs poses risks to soil, water, and air quality, while their chemical compo...
Disposing of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the seafloor environment in its hydrate form provides an efficient means of CO2 storage in virtually unlimited quantity. The process requires that the in situ condition be above the hydrate-forming pressure and be...
A nitrogen/sulfur co-doped reduced graphene oxide (N,S-RGO) material was rationally prepared via a modified Hummers method followed by microwave-assisted reduction. The resulting material was uniformly deposited onto a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) t...
Transforming existing structural surfaces into sensing interfaces offers a promising route for scalable hydrogen monitoring in hydrogen-handling facilities, where leakage poses significant safety risks, addressing the limitations of conventional poin...
In this study, we investigated how co-solvent and polymer combinations affect the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) using TiO2- and ZnO-modified carbon nanotube (CNT) composite papers as photoelectrodes. Co-solvents such as N,N-dimeth...
Millions of tons of lignin waste are generated annually by the pulp and paper industries and by biofuel production. Current strategies for lignin valorization, biochars and hydrogels, often rely on time-costly and pollutant-generating processes and t...
Carbon nano-onions (CNOs) were synthesized at ambient conditions using the wick-pyrolysis technique with ghee as a precursor. A high-purity copper substrate produced unique CNOs, differing from those obtained with other metals. To purify the nanopart...
Biomass valorization into carbon-rich materials has attracted increasing attention as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based resources. This work is devoted to the study of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of spruce lignocellulose liquid pyrolysis...
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) exhibit multiple antibacterial mechanisms, making them more effective than conventional antibiotics, which typically act through a single mode of action. These mechanisms include membrane disruption, biofilm inhibition, rea...
Low-temperature pyrolysis around 250 °C represents a mild carbonization that differs from conventional high-temperature biochar production, and the role of pyrolysis duration under mild thermal conditions remains insufficiently understood. In thi...
The pervasive issue of lead contamination in water systems necessitates the development of advanced and sustainable remediation methodologies. Powdered activated carbon synthesized from Pinus roxburghii has been meticulously evaluated as a high-perfo...
The 10th Anniversary Issue of C—Journal of Carbon Research has concluded with the publication of 21 high-quality papers [...]
In recent years, soil contamination by heavy metals and organic pollutants has become a serious environmental problem. Biochar is a highly carbonaceous, water-insoluble porous material made from biomass feedstock through a thermochemical conversion p...
Monoethanolamine (MEA) remains the predominant solvent for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture due to its rapid reaction kinetics, substantial absorption capacity, and demonstrated industrial effectiveness. Despite its established status, MEA-based systems...
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have attracted considerable attention as versatile fluorescent nanomaterials in the domains of food safety and preservation, primarily due to their tunable photoluminescence, high aqueous dispersibility, and favorable bioco...
