Tuning CNT Properties for Metal-Free Environmental Catalytic Applications

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Raquel P. Rocha (Author) FEUP; O.S.G.P. Soares (Author) FEUP; José Luis Figueiredo (Author) FEUP; Manuel Fernando R Pereira (Author) FEUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: C-JOURNAL OF CARBON RESEARCH

Vol. 2 No. 3

Pages: 1-18

ISSN: 2311-5629

Indexing

ISI Web of Science

Associated Projects

LSRE-LCM - Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reação - Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais

AIProcMat@N2020 - Advanced Industrial Processes and Materials for a Sustainable North Region of Portugal2020

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00K-STS

DOI: 10.3390/c2030017

Abstract (EN): The application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as metal-free catalysts is a novel approach for heterogeneous liquid phase catalytic systems. Textural and chemical modifications by liquid/gas phase or mechanical treatments, as well as solid state reactions, were successfully applied to obtain carbon nanotubes with different surface functionalities. Oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur are the most common heteroatoms introduced on the carbon surface. This short-review highlights different routes used to develop metal-free carbon nanotube catalysts with enhanced properties for Advanced Oxidation Processes.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 18