Advanced mechanisms and applications of microwave-assisted synthesis of carbon-based materials: a brief review

Abstract

The interaction of microwave radiation with carbon-based materials induces rapid, instantaneous heating. When combined with the plasma excitation capabilities of microwaves, this property presents novel avenues for synthesizing carbon-based materials that require high temperatures and catalytic activity. This review investigates the response of carbon-based materials to microwave radiation, analyzes the dielectric loss mechanism responsible for heat generation, and details the microwave plasma excitation mechanisms employed in the synthesis and processing of carbon-based materials. Furthermore, the structure of microwave reactors is discussed, followed by a discussion of their diverse applications in both laboratory and industrial settings. Lastly, the review addresses the challenges associated with the practical implementation of microwave technology and explores future development prospects, with a particular focus on the application of microwaves in carbon-based material synthesis.

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Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
24 avq 2024
Accepted
25 noy 2024
First published
10 dek 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Nanoscale Adv., 2025, Advance Article

Advanced mechanisms and applications of microwave-assisted synthesis of carbon-based materials: a brief review

Z. Li, K. Peng, N. Ji, W. Zhang, W. Tian and Z. Gao, Nanoscale Adv., 2025, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D4NA00701H

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