Advanced Functional Materials

Carbon materials refer to a diverse group of materials composed primarily of carbon, including forms such as graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), activated carbon, carbon fibers, and carbon-based composites. These materials are known for their exceptional properties, such as high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, making them crucial for applications in energy storage, electronics, catalysis, and composites. Within this broad category, carbon capture and utilization (CCU) is a specialized subtopic that focuses on using carbon-based materials to capture and convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere or industrial emissions into valuable products, contributing to sustainable environmental practices.