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Carbonized Polymers and Their Functional Applications

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2025) | Viewed by 3022

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Dear Colleagues,

The exploration of carbonized polymers has opened a new window for polymer research. Carbon materials, such as graphene, diamond, carbon nanotubes, etc., are gradually emerging in many fields, due to their unique sp2/sp3 C atoms and low-dimensional characteristics. Polymers, which are macromolecules with long-chain structures, share some similarities with carbon materials. In recent years, low-dimensional carbon materials have been derived from carbonized polymers, such as carbon tubes, carbon spheres, carbon quantum dots, heteroatom-doped carbon, etc., and have generated many interesting research results. Ultimately, this was determined by the chain or network-like flexible structure of polymers, which made it easy for carbonized polymers to form specific novel carbon materials.

This Special Issue aims to discuss the functional applications of carbonized polymers, exploring the development of novel multi-functional carbon materials derived from polymer precursor. All types of polymer precursors, including traditional synthetic polymers, biomass materials, conductive polymers, special-morphological polymers, etc., will be included in the scope of considerations. Current topics of interest to readers include all aspects related to structural evolution, hybridizations and interfaces, internal pore structure regulation, performance regulation from polymers to carbon, the structural–performance relationships, etc. This issue will establish and improve the bridge between polymers and carbon materials, explore the structural essence of polymers, and seek applications in fields such as energy, environment, biology, and engineering.

Dr. Xiangnan Chen
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Keywords

  • carbonized polymers
  • carbon materials
  • functional applications
  • polymer-derived carbon

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Hydrothermal Carbonization of Biomass for Electrochemical Energy Storage: Parameters, Mechanisms, Electrochemical Performance, and the Incorporation of Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanoparticles
by Manuel Prieto, Hangbo Yue, Nicolas Brun, Gary J. Ellis, Mohammed Naffakh and Peter S. Shuttleworth
Polymers 2024, 16(18), 2633; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16182633 - 18 Sep 2024
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Given the pressing climate and sustainability challenges, shifting industrial processes towards environmentally friendly practices is imperative. Among various strategies, the generation of green, flexible materials combined with efficient reutilization of biomass stands out. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the hydrothermal carbonization [...] Read more.
Given the pressing climate and sustainability challenges, shifting industrial processes towards environmentally friendly practices is imperative. Among various strategies, the generation of green, flexible materials combined with efficient reutilization of biomass stands out. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process as a sustainable approach for developing carbonaceous materials from biomass. Key parameters influencing hydrochar preparation are examined, along with the mechanisms governing hydrochar formation and pore development. Then, this review explores the application of hydrochars in supercapacitors, offering a novel comparative analysis of the electrochemical performance of various biomass-based electrodes, considering parameters such as capacitance, stability, and textural properties. Biomass-based hydrochars emerge as a promising alternative to traditional carbonaceous materials, with potential for further enhancement through the incorporation of extrinsic nanoparticles like graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanodiamonds and metal oxides. Of particular interest is the relatively unexplored use of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), with preliminary findings demonstrating highly competitive capacitances of up to 360 F/g when combined with hydrochars. This exceptional electrochemical performance, coupled with unique material properties, positions these biomass-based hydrochars interesting candidates to advance the energy industry towards a greener and more sustainable future. Full article
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