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Recent progress in carbon nanomaterials for highly flexible fibrous aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Based on its unique one-dimensional configuration, great flexibility and high safety, fibrous aqueous batteries have been recognized as a promising candidate for energy sources of wearable electronics with the great feature of carbon nanomaterials.
Review Article
Advanced mechanisms and applications of microwave-assisted synthesis of carbon-based materials: a brief review
This review explores microwave interaction with carbon materials, focusing on heat generation, plasma excitation, reactor design, and applications, along with challenges and future prospects for synthesis in lab and industry.
Review Article
Controlled synthesis, properties, and applications of ultralong carbon nanotubes
Growth mechanism, controlled synthesis, and excellent properties of ultralong CNTs.
Communication
Mn–Fe dual metal–organic framework based on trimesic acid as a high-performance electrode for lithium metal batteries
A novel dual metal–organic framework (Mn-Fe-BTC DMOF) was synthesized, demonstrating a promising strategy for improving MOF's surface area, chemical stability, and electrochemical performance in lithium metal batteries.
Paper
Enhanced removal of emerging contaminants from tap water by developing graphene oxide and nanoplatelet hybrid aerogels
The removal of emerging contaminants (ECs) from drinking water is a current challenge of global concern.
Paper
Electrowetting on glassy carbon substrates
Electrowetting on a glassy carbon substrate is demonstrated. The process is irreversible, in contrast to earlier observations of reversible wetting seen with basal plane graphite.
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Covalent functionalization by using blue light activated radicals: on the reaction mechanisms of arylazo sulfone binding on graphene
Covalent functionalization of graphene presents a pivotal strategy to enhance its surface properties and overcome inherent chemical inertness.
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Advanced lightweight lightning strike protection composites based on super-aligned carbon nanotube films and thermal-resistant zirconia fibers
We fabricated a composite laminate consisting of 1000 layers of SA-CNTFs and 1 layer of zirconia fiber, effectively shielding CFRP from 100 kA lightning strikes. Furthermore, the lightning strike protection mechanism was thoroughly investigated.
About this collection
Guest Edited by Yeye Wen (Beijing Institute of Technology, China), Zhenyuan Xia (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden) and Muqiang Jian (Beijing Graphene Institute, China).
Carbon nanomaterials with interesting properties have become more easily accessible with rapid research progress in the field, leading to their increasingly widespread use for materials development and applications. This themed collection broadly focuses on carbon nanomaterials for smart applications.