IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Materials
based
on
3D
graphene,
such
as
aerogels,
hydrogels,
sponges,
and
foams,
are
attracting
substantial
interest
due
to
their
superb
electrical
conductivity,
remarkable
mechanical
properties,
expedited
mass
electron
transport.
These
substances
preserve
the
inherent
characteristics
of
2D
graphene
sheets
introduce
enhanced
features
like
low
density,
surface
area,
high
porosity,
steadfast
properties.
The
applications
for
graphene-based
materials
vast,
ranging
from
flexible
electronics,
sensors,
absorbents,
composites
catalysis,
energy
storage
devices,
agricultural
uses,
water
purification,
biomedical
applications,
solar
steam
generation
among
others.
In
this
book
chapter,
we
consolidate
latest
advancements
in
fabrication
materials,
discussing
properties
emerging
uses
apparatuses.
synthesis
a
larger
scale
poses
challenges,
discussion
which
might
spur
innovation
novel
approaches
domain.
We
aim
provide
comprehensive
overview
contemporary
progress
field,
emphasizing
synthesis,
diverse
these
advanced
materials.
Our
research
is
anticipated
establish
groundwork
widespread
preparation,
understanding
structure–property
relationships,
utilization
architectures
(3DGAs)
across
various
fields,
including
but
not
limited
tissue
engineering,
supercapacitors,
composites,
devices.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(11)
Published: Nov. 10, 2021
Abstract
Electromagnetic
(EM)
wave
absorption
materials
possess
exceptionally
high
EM
energy
loss
efficiency.
With
vigorous
developments
in
nanotechnology,
such
have
exhibited
numerous
advanced
functions,
including
radiation
prevention
and
antiradar
stealth.
To
achieve
improved
performance
multifunctionality,
the
elaborate
control
of
microstructures
has
become
an
attractive
research
direction.
By
designing
them
as
core–shell
structures
with
different
dimensions,
combined
effects,
interfacial
polarization,
conduction
networks,
magnetic
coupling,
magnetic–dielectric
synergy,
can
significantly
enhance
performance.
Herein,
advances
low‐dimensional
are
outlined
a
selection
most
remarkable
examples
is
discussed.
The
derived
key
information
regarding
dimensional
design,
structural
engineering,
performance,
structure–function
relationship
comprehensively
summarized.
Moreover,
investigation
cutting‐edge
mechanisms
given
particular
attention.
Additional
applications,
oxidation
resistance
self‐cleaning
also
introduced.
Finally,
insight
into
what
may
be
expected
from
this
rapidly
expanding
field
future
challenges
presented.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 594 - 594
Published: Jan. 23, 2021
The
quality
of
water
is
continuously
under
threat
as
increasing
concentrations
pollutants
escape
into
the
aquatic
environment.
However,
these
issues
can
be
alleviated
by
adsorbing
onto
adsorbents.
Chitosan
and
its
composites
are
attracting
considerable
interest
environmentally
acceptable
adsorbents
have
potential
to
remove
many
contaminants.
In
this
review
development
chitosan-based
described
discussed.
Following
a
short
introduction
extraction
chitin
from
seafood
wastes,
followed
conversion
chitosan,
properties
chitosan
described.
Then,
emerging
chitosan/carbon-based
materials,
including
magnetic
combined
with
graphene
oxide,
carbon
nanotubes,
biochar,
activated
also
chitosan-silica
introduced.
applications
materials
in
removal
various
heavy
metal
ions,
Cr(VI),
Pb(II),
Cd(II),
Cu(II),
different
cationic
anionic
dyes,
phenol
other
organic
molecules,
such
antibiotics,
reviewed,
compared
Adsorption
isotherms
adsorption
kinetics
then
highlighted
details
on
mechanisms
role
or
silica
supports.
Based
reviewed
papers,
it
clear,
that
while
some
challenges
remain,
promising
Energy Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 958 - 983
Published: Oct. 29, 2020
Abstract
The
unique
chemical
and
physical
properties
of
graphene
its
derivatives
(graphene
oxide,
heteroatom‐doped
graphene,
functionalized
graphene)
have
stimulated
tremendous
efforts
made
significant
progress
in
fuel
cell
applications.
This
review
focuses
on
the
latest
advances
use
graphene‐based
materials
electrodes,
electrolytes,
bipolar
plates
for
cells.
understanding
structure‐activity
relationships
metal‐free
graphene‐supported
catalysts
was
highlighted.
performances
advantages
membranes
were
summarized.
We
also
outlined
challenges
perspectives
using
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 1061 - 1082
Published: Dec. 7, 2022
Lignin
is
one
of
the
most
abundant
natural
polymers
and
affordable,
has
high
carbon
content
active
functional
groups.
It
been
utilized
as
electrode
materials
in
electrical
double-layer
supercapacitors
pseudo-supercapacitors.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(44), P. 24759 - 24802
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Synthesis
and
formation
mechanisms
of
biomass-derived
carbonaceous
materials
are
critically
reviewed
in
terms
biomass
sources,
conversion
methods
additives
for
energy
environmental
applications.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 614 - 614
Published: Jan. 10, 2021
Graphene
is
the
most
outstanding
material
among
new
nanostructured
carbonaceous
species
discovered
and
produced.
Graphene’s
astonishing
properties
(i.e.,
electronic
conductivity,
mechanical
robustness,
large
surface
area)
have
led
to
a
deep
change
in
science
field.
In
this
review,
after
brief
overview
of
main
characteristics
graphene
related
materials,
we
present
an
extensive
recent
achievements
biological
uses
materials.
Computational Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
220, P. 112031 - 112031
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Analysis
and
design,
as
the
most
critical
components
in
material
science,
require
a
highly
rigorous
approach
to
assure
long-term
success.
Due
recent
increase
amount
of
available
experimental
data,
large
databases
now
contain
depth
knowledge
on
important
properties
materials.
The
use
this
information,
combined
with
Machine
Learning
(ML)
solutions,
can
enhance
materials’
manufacturing
process
efficiency.
Indeed,
ML
predict
properties,
minimize
time
cost
laboratory
testing,
well
optimize
processes.
This
paper
aims
give
an
up-to-date
review
literature
how
models
are
used
buildings’
(thermal,
mechanical,
optical)
production
lines
for:
a)
Phase
Change
Materials
(PCMs),
b)
Thermoelectric
generators
(TEGs),
c)
Customizable
3D-components,
d)
Advanced
cement/concrete-based
materials,
e)
Aerogels,
f)
Insulation
made
from
waste
g)
Multifunctional
component
materials
(MCs),
h)
Solar
active
building
envelopes
(SAE),
i)
Omniphobic
coatings.
showed
that
ML-driven
approaches
for
prediction
buildings
optimization
have
grown
rapidly,
providing
information
insights
be
utilized
industry
maximize
efficiency
while
reducing
CO2
emissions,
resulting
more
productive
environmentally
friendly
era.
