Advances in preparation, mechanism and applications of various carbon materials in environmental applications: A review

Chemosphere. 2022 Aug:300:134596. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134596. Epub 2022 Apr 15.

Abstract

Carbon-related materials are now widely investigated in a various industrial field due to their excellent and unique qualities. It must be tailored to the application in such a way that it fits the application. At the same time, it needs to be generated in sufficient quantities for commercial use, and the synthesis method is the major sticking point here. Because most new materials are discovered by chance, the synthesis process described here may not be the most effective way to create them. The research is merely a steppingstone to discovering a different approach, and it will continue until the substance is no longer being used. If you're developing materials for any purpose, synthesis processes are essential. Fullerene, carbon nanotubes (CNT), graphene, and MXene are only a few of the carbon-based compounds discussed in this overview study, which also gives a brief prognosis on the materials future. Furthermore, the environmental application of these carbon materials was discussed and commented.

Keywords: Carbon nanotubes (CNT); Environmental; Fullerene; Graphene and mxenes; Synthesis methods.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fullerenes*
  • Graphite*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon*

Substances

  • Fullerenes
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Graphite