Sustainable Carbon-Based Materials Design, Properties, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Carbon-based materials play a pivotal role in advancing next-generation technologies due to their tunable structural, electrical, and mechanical properties. In recent years, the paradigm shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly precursors, such as biochar and other biomass-derived carbons, has gained significant momentum. This Special Issue, “Sustainable Carbon-Based Materials Design, Properties, and Applications,” aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and application of green carbon materials.

We seek original scientific research focusing on the design of sustainable carbon matrices, novel functionalization techniques (e.g., metal coating, doping, and compositing), and their crystallographic and microstructural evolution. Furthermore, studies exploring the integration of these sustainable materials into high-performance applications, particularly in energy storage systems (such as supercapacitors and advanced batteries), electromagnetic interference shielding, environmental remediation, functional textile structures and nanocomposites, are highly encouraged. By bridging the gap between sustainable synthesis routes and cutting-edge material properties, this Special Issue will contribute to the ongoing transition toward greener and more efficient carbon technologies.

Dr. Ozgur Yasin Keskin
Dr. Ramazan Dalmis
Dr. Sukran Kara
Guest Editors

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