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Advanced Carbon Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties and Applications II

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "2D and Carbon Nanomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 March 2024) | Viewed by 11805

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Dr. Marianna Kharlamova

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Centre for Advanced Material Application (CEMEA), Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 5807/9, 845 11 Bratislava, Slovakia
Interests: carbon nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; graphene; chemical functionalization; Raman spectroscopy; growth kinetics; electronic properties
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Dr. Christian Kramberger

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Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Strudlhofgasse 4, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Interests: graphene; carbon nanotubes; electron microscopy; electron energy loss spectroscopy; photoemission spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy
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Dr. Alexander Chernov

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1. Russian Quantum Center, Skolkovo Innovation City, 30 Bolshoy Bulvar, Moscow, Russia
2. Center for Photonics and 2D Materials, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (National Research University), 9 Institutskiy Per., Dolgoprudny, Russia
Interests: graphene nanoribbons; photoluminescence spectroscopy; optical absorption spectroscopy; ultrafast laser spectroscopy; magneto-optics; carbon nanotube separation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Interest in carbon nanomaterials has been rising for the past 20 years. The unique properties of carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene nanoribbons, 2D heterostructures, fullerenes, nanodiamonds, filled carbon nanotubes, and related carbon nanostructures are realized in their applications. Current attention is focused on their fundamental research, experimental and theoretical issues and practical topics, such as synthesis, methods of growth, methods of preparation, modification of properties, modeling of properties, simulations of spectra, variation of properties in devices, and building practical devices. The properties of advanced nanostructures, such as optical, electronic, electrical, magnetic, transport, and mechanical properties, have attracted attention in experimental materials science. Kinetics of growth is interesting for fundamental and applied research. Activation energy and growth rates are measured for applications. Spectroscopic methods, such as Raman spectroscopy, near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, photoemission spectroscopy, and optical absorption spectroscopy allow us to analyze these material properties. The electronic properties are most important for practical research, applications in electrochemistry, solar cells, sensors, composites, molecular electronics, catalysts, light emission, thermoelectric power generation, and medicine.This Special Issue will focus on the synthesis, purification, sorting, functionalization, characterization, chemical and physical properties, application, theory, and modeling of carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene nanoribbons, 2D heterostructures, fullerenes, nanodiamonds, and other novel carbon nanostructures. The Issue is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent and forthcoming progress in the field to help researchers to quickly find and identify related and relevant publications for their own work on carbon nanostructures.

We invite interested authors to submit their original experimental and theoretical papers, as well as review articles within the subject, for inclusion in this Special Issue, which will boost the visibility of their work.

Dr. Marianna V. Kharlamova
Dr. Christian Kramberger
Dr. Alexander Chernov
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Keywords

  • carbon nanostructure
  • carbon nanotube
  • graphene
  • graphene nanoribbon
  • 2D heterostructure
  • synthesis
  • sorting
  • functionalization
  • characterization
  • chemical and physical properties
  • application
  • theory and modeling

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Progress in Carbon Nanostructures: From Synthesis to Applications
by Marianna V. Kharlamova, Christian Kramberger and Alexander I. Chernov
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(15), 2181; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13152181 - 26 Jul 2023
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Significant progress in carbon nanostructures has been achieved in the past 20 years; however, there is plenty of room for further study [...] Full article
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One-Step Synthesis of 3D Graphene Aerogel Supported Pt Nanoparticles as Highly Active Electrocatalysts for Methanol Oxidation Reaction
by Xiaoye Wo, Rui Yan, Xiao Yu, Gang Xie, Jinlong Ma, Yanpeng Cao, Aijun Li, Jian Huang, Caixia Huo, Fenghua Li, Yu Wang, Liqiang Luo and Qixian Zhang
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(6), 547; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14060547 - 20 Mar 2024
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Nowadays, two of the biggest obstacles restricting the further development of methanol fuel cells are excessive cost and insufficient catalytic activity of platinum-based catalysts. Herein, platinum nanoparticle supported graphene aerogel (Pt/3DGA) was successfully synthesized by a one-step hydrothermal self-assembly method. The loose three-dimensional [...] Read more.
Nowadays, two of the biggest obstacles restricting the further development of methanol fuel cells are excessive cost and insufficient catalytic activity of platinum-based catalysts. Herein, platinum nanoparticle supported graphene aerogel (Pt/3DGA) was successfully synthesized by a one-step hydrothermal self-assembly method. The loose three-dimensional structure of the aerogel is stabilized by a simple one-step method, which not only reduces cost compared to the freeze-drying technology, but also optimizes the loading method of nanoparticles. The prepared Pt/3DGA catalyst has a three-dimensional porous structure with a highly cross-linked, large specific surface area, even dispersion of Pt NPs and good electrical conductivity. It is worth noting that its catalytic activity is 438.4 mA/mg with long-term stability, which is consistent with the projected benefits of anodic catalytic systems in methanol fuel cells.. Our study provides an applicable method for synthesizing nano metal particles/graphene-based composites. Full article
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Facile Fabrication of Wood-Derived Porous Fe3C/Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Membrane for Colorimetric Sensing of Ascorbic Acid
by Sadaf Saeedi Garakani, Miao Zhang, Dongjiu Xie, Anirban Sikdar, Kanglei Pang and Jiayin Yuan
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(20), 2786; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13202786 - 18 Oct 2023
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Fe3C nanoparticles hold promise as catalysts and nanozymes, but their low activity and complex preparation have hindered their use. Herein, this study presents a synthetic alternative toward efficient, durable, and recyclable, Fe3C-nanoparticle-encapsulated nitrogen-doped hierarchically porous carbon membranes (Fe3 [...] Read more.
Fe3C nanoparticles hold promise as catalysts and nanozymes, but their low activity and complex preparation have hindered their use. Herein, this study presents a synthetic alternative toward efficient, durable, and recyclable, Fe3C-nanoparticle-encapsulated nitrogen-doped hierarchically porous carbon membranes (Fe3C/N–C). By employing a simple one-step synthetic method, we utilized wood as a renewable and environmentally friendly carbon precursor, coupled with poly(ionic liquids) as a nitrogen and iron source. This innovative strategy offers sustainable, high-performance catalysts with improved stability and reusability. The Fe3C/N–C exhibits an outstanding peroxidase-like catalytic activity toward the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, which stems from well-dispersed, small Fe3C nanoparticles jointly with the structurally unique micro-/macroporous N–C membrane. Owing to the remarkable catalytic activity for mimicking peroxidase, an efficient and sensitive colorimetric method for detecting ascorbic acid over a broad concentration range with a low limit of detection (~2.64 µM), as well as superior selectivity, and anti-interference capability has been developed. This study offers a widely adaptable and sustainable way to synthesize an Fe3C/N–C membrane as an easy-to-handle, convenient, and recoverable biomimetic enzyme with excellent catalytic performance, providing a convenient and sensitive colorimetric technique for potential applications in medicine, biosensing, and environmental fields. Full article
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Hybrid Silicon Nitride Photonic Integrated Circuits Covered by Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Films
by Sophia Komrakova, Pavel An, Vadim Kovalyuk, Alexander Golikov, Yury Gladush, Aram Mkrtchyan, Dmitry Chermoshentsev, Dmitry Krasnikov, Albert Nasibulin and Gregory Goltsman
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(16), 2307; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13162307 - 11 Aug 2023
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The integration of low-dimensional materials with optical waveguides presents promising opportunities for enhancing light manipulation in passive photonic circuits. In this study, we investigate the potential of aerosol-synthesized single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) films for silicon nitride photonic circuits as a basis for developing [...] Read more.
The integration of low-dimensional materials with optical waveguides presents promising opportunities for enhancing light manipulation in passive photonic circuits. In this study, we investigate the potential of aerosol-synthesized single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) films for silicon nitride photonic circuits as a basis for developing integrated optics devices. Specifically, by measuring the optical response of SWCNT-covered waveguides, we retrieve the main SWCNT film parameters, such as absorption, nonlinear refractive, and thermo-optic coefficients, and we demonstrate the enhancement of all-optical wavelength conversion and the photoresponse with a 1.2 GHz bandwidth. Full article
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Crystallization of Copper Films on Sapphire Substrate for Large-Area Single-Crystal Graphene Growth
by Maxim Komlenok, Pavel Pivovarov, Alexey Popovich, Vladimir Cheverikin, Alexey Romshin, Maxim Rybin and Elena Obraztsova
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(10), 1694; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13101694 - 22 May 2023
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Chemical vapor deposition synthesis of graphene on polycrystalline copper substrates from methane is a promising technique for industrial production and application. However, the quality of grown graphene can be improved by using single-crystal copper (111). In this paper, we propose to synthesize graphene [...] Read more.
Chemical vapor deposition synthesis of graphene on polycrystalline copper substrates from methane is a promising technique for industrial production and application. However, the quality of grown graphene can be improved by using single-crystal copper (111). In this paper, we propose to synthesize graphene on epitaxial single-crystal Cu film deposited and recrystallized on a basal-plane sapphire substrate. The effect of film thickness, temperature, and time of annealing on the size of copper grains and their orientation is demonstrated. Under optimized conditions, the copper grains with the (111) orientation and a record size of several millimeters are obtained, and the single-crystal graphene is grown over their entire area. The high quality of synthesized graphene has been confirmed by Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and the sheet resistance measurements by the four point probe method. Full article
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Direct Growth of Patterned Vertical Graphene Using Thermal Stress Mismatch between Barrier Layer and Substrate
by Fengsong Qian, Jun Deng, Xiaochen Ma, Guosheng Fu and Chen Xu
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(7), 1242; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13071242 - 31 Mar 2023
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Vertical graphene (VG) combines the excellent properties of conventional graphene with a unique vertical nanosheet structure, and has shown tremendous promise in the field of electronics and composites. However, its complex surface morphology brings great difficulties to micro-nano fabrication, especially regarding photolithography induced [...] Read more.
Vertical graphene (VG) combines the excellent properties of conventional graphene with a unique vertical nanosheet structure, and has shown tremendous promise in the field of electronics and composites. However, its complex surface morphology brings great difficulties to micro-nano fabrication, especially regarding photolithography induced nanosheet collapse and remaining chemical residues. Here, we demonstrate an innovative method for directly growing patterned VG on a SiO2/Si substrate. A patterned Cr film was deposited on the substrate as a barrier layer. The VG was synthesized by PECVD on both the patterned Cr film and the exposed SiO2/Si substrate. During the cooling process, the patterned Cr film covered by VG naturally peeled off from the substrate due to the thermal stress mismatch, while the VG directly grown on the SiO2/Si substrate was remained. The temperature-dependent thermal stress distribution in each layer was analyzed using finite element simulations, and the separation mechanism of the Cr film from the substrate was explained. This method avoids the contamination and damage caused by the VG photolithography process. Our work is expected to provide a convenient and reliable solution for the manufacture of VG-based electronic devices. Full article
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Kinetics, Electronic Properties of Filled Carbon Nanotubes Investigated with Spectroscopy for Applications
by Marianna V. Kharlamova
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(1), 176; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010176 - 30 Dec 2022
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The paper is dedicated to the discussion of kinetics of growth, and electronic properties of filled carbon nanotubes investigated by spectroscopy for applications. The paper starts with discussion of growth of carbon nanotubes inside metallocene-filled carbon nanotubes. Nickelocene, cobaltocene are considered for growth [...] Read more.
The paper is dedicated to the discussion of kinetics of growth, and electronic properties of filled carbon nanotubes investigated by spectroscopy for applications. The paper starts with discussion of growth of carbon nanotubes inside metallocene-filled carbon nanotubes. Nickelocene, cobaltocene are considered for growth of carbon nanotubes. Then, the investigations of filled carbon nanotubes by four spectroscopic techniques are discussed. Among them are Raman spectroscopy, near edge X-ray absorption fine-structure spectroscopy, photoemission spectroscopy, optical absorption spectroscopy. It is discussed that metal halogenides, metal chalcogenides, metals lead to changes in electronic structure of nanotubes with n- or p-doping. The filling of carbon nanotubes with different organic and inorganic substances results in many promising applications. This review adds significant contribution to understanding of the kinetics and electronic properties of filled SWCNTs with considering new results of recent investigations. Challenges in various fields are analyzed and summarized, which shows the author’s viewpoint of progress in the spectroscopy of filled SWCNTs. This is a valuable step toward applications of filled SWCNTs and transfer of existing ideas from lab to industrial scale. Full article
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