Controlled Synthesis of Sustainable Carbon Nanostructures
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 66
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Dear Colleagues,
Carbon nanostructures encompass a diverse family of carbon-based nanomaterials (such as carbon-based nanoparticles, carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, nanohorns and nanofibers, and graphene-derived systems) that possess unique dimensions and distinct carbon allotropic forms. Over the past decade, these materials have rapidly transitioned from fundamental laboratory curiosities to highly promising platforms for translationally relevant technologies. Unlike traditional heavy-metal or metal-oxide nanoparticles, carbon-based nanosystems are inherently eco-friendly, cost-effective, and exhibit exceptionally low toxicity, while still retaining the size-dependent optical and electronic characteristics typical of quantum-confined structures. This unique combination makes them uniquely suited for industrial sectors where strict regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, and economic feasibility are critical constraints.
Despite these significant advancements, the widespread implementation of carbon nanostructures is currently hindered by a lack of synthetic standardization. Most conventional batch-wise manufacturing techniques suffer from limited process control and slow thermal cycles, leading to substantial batch-to-batch variations that obscure structural property evaluation and risk assessments. To unlock their full potential in fields such as biosensing, optoelectronics, security printing, and environmental remediation, there is an urgent need to transition toward advanced, reproducible, and scalable fabrication methodologies, including continuous-flow systems and microfluidic platforms.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge contributions focused on the controlled, reproducible, and scalable synthesis of high-purity carbon nanostructures. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address novel synthetic strategies, precursor diversification, and advanced characterization methods to bridge the gap between laboratory-scale innovation and industrial scalability.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Ádám Juhász
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- carbon nanostructures
- controlled synthesis
- sustainable nanomaterials
- continuous-flow chemistry
- carbon quantum dots
- surface functionalization
- reproducibility
- optoelectronics
- biosensing
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