Recent progress in controlled carbonization of (waste) polymers
The controlled carbonization of polymers is one of the most important polymer reactions. It
represents the conversion process of polymeric precursors into carbonaceous materials in a …
represents the conversion process of polymeric precursors into carbonaceous materials in a …
Carbon fibers derived from commodity polymers: A review
Carbon fiber composites are prohibitively expensive for a wide array of applications that
would greatly benefit from their superior specific strength and specific stiffness. Replacing …
would greatly benefit from their superior specific strength and specific stiffness. Replacing …
Upcycling plastic waste into high value‐added carbonaceous materials
Even though plastic improved the human standard of living, handling the plastic waste
represents an enormous challenge. It takes more than 100 years to decompose discarded or …
represents an enormous challenge. It takes more than 100 years to decompose discarded or …
Novel nano-ferromagnetic activated graphene adsorbent extracted from waste for dye decolonization
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste was converted into graphene by pyrolysis, and the
synthesized graphene (SG) was modified into activated graphene (AG) by potassium …
synthesized graphene (SG) was modified into activated graphene (AG) by potassium …
Carbon spheres
The discovery of fullerenes has opened up new studies in shaped carbon materials. In
particular the discovery that carbon atoms in fullerenes showed curved sp2 bonding also led …
particular the discovery that carbon atoms in fullerenes showed curved sp2 bonding also led …
A review–synthesis of carbon nanotubes from plastic wastes
A large volume of the waste produced across the world is composed of polymers from plastic
wastes such as polyethylene (HDPE or LDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene …
wastes such as polyethylene (HDPE or LDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene …
Sustainable life cycles of natural-precursor-derived nanocarbons
K Bazaka, MV Jacob, K Ostrikov - Chemical reviews, 2016 - ACS Publications
Sustainable societal and economic development relies on novel nanotechnologies that offer
maximum efficiency at minimal environmental cost. Yet, it is very challenging to apply green …
maximum efficiency at minimal environmental cost. Yet, it is very challenging to apply green …
Preparation of high-quality activated carbon from polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) bottle waste. Its use in the removal of pollutants in aqueous solution
R Mendoza-Carrasco, EM Cuerda-Correa… - Journal of environmental …, 2016 - Elsevier
A waste-treats-waste approach has been used for the removal of two common pollutants,
namely p-nitrophenol and/or Fe (III) from aqueous solution. Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) …
namely p-nitrophenol and/or Fe (III) from aqueous solution. Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) …
Micro/nano carbon spheres as liquid lubricant additive: Achievements and prospects
T He, N Chen, J Fang, G Cai, J Wang, B Chen… - Journal of molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Friction and wear are the primary attributes of energy loss and failure of machine parts in
mechanical systems. There is a great demand to develop novel and effective lubricants to …
mechanical systems. There is a great demand to develop novel and effective lubricants to …
Spherical carbon particles and carbon nanotubes prepared by autogenic reactions: evaluation as anodes in lithium electrochemical cells
Autogenic reactions, based on the decomposition of one or more precursors at elevated
temperatures with self generated pressures can be used to prepare a wide range of …
temperatures with self generated pressures can be used to prepare a wide range of …