Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube Composites and Its Application in Catalysis
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 66
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the current landscape of industrial evolution, modern chemical manufacturing and environmental protection strategies are increasingly dependent on the engineering of highly efficient, robust catalysts to drive sustainable processes. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have emerged as a revolutionary support material in this domain, fundamentally altering the design of heterogeneous catalysts. Their appeal lies in a unique convergence of structural and electronic properties: a high specific surface area that allows for the superior dispersion of active metal nanoparticles, exceptional chemical stability that withstands aggressive reaction environments, and elite electrical and thermal conductivity. These attributes facilitate rapid electron transfer during redox cycles and ensure uniform heat distribution, preventing the localized "hot spots" that typically degrade traditional catalytic systems. Furthermore, the tubular architecture of CNTs provides a "nano-confinement" effect, which can stabilize metallic species within the internal cavity, leading to significantly enhanced catalytic activity, selectivity, and long-term durability. By serving as more than just a passive scaffold, CNT-based composites act as active participants in the catalytic cycle, offering a pathway toward more energy-efficient and ecologically compatible industrial transformations. Aim and Scope This area of research aims to explore novel fabrication techniques for CNT-based composites, where CNTs are combined with metals, oxides, or polymers, and to evaluate their performance in critical catalytic reactions. The goal is to move toward more sustainable chemical processes by creating catalysts that are not only more active but also more stable and easier to recycle.
Topics of Interest:
- Synthesis Methods for CNT Composites
1. Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD)
2. Plasma-Assisted Techniques
3. Laser Ablation and Arc Discharge
- Surface Functionalization and Modification
1. Covalent and Non-covalent Immobilization
2. Doping
3. Defect Chemistry
- Catalytic Applications
1. Energy Conversion
2. Environmental Remediation
3. Asymmetric and Heterogeneous Catalysis
Dr. Anastasios Karakasidis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- CNT-metal composites
- heterogeneous catalysis
- surface functionalization
- specific surface area
- catalyst stability & reusability
- electrocatalysis
- photocatalytic degradation
- nanocomposite membranes
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