This research and reference text explores the wide variety of functional carbon materials. It covers the engineering applications of each material, including fullerene, carbon dots, carbon fibers and nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite, graphyne, diamonds, activated carbon and carbon aerogels.
This reference text provides fundamental knowledge of functional carbon materials ranging from fullerene, carbon dots, carbon fibers and nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite, graphyne, diamonds, activated carbon and carbon aerogels. Each chapter. The book explores the properties and structure of each material, providing a discussion of the latest exciting developments in research, and acting as a comprehensive introduction to functional carbon materials.
Current research and future challenges are discussed throughout, with a particular focus on the wide-ranging engineering applications of each material. The text also discusses the latest novel carbon types, including graphyne.
The key audience for the book includes researchers working on functional carbon materials. It will be particularly valuable for early career researchers looking for an authoritative introduction to the field.
Key Features:
1. Fullerenes
2. Graphdiyne
3. Carbon fibers and nanofibers
4. Carbon Nanotubes and the related applications
5. Graphene
6. Graphite
7. Diamonds
8. Activated Carbon
9. Carbon Aerogels