Advancing Porous Carbons: Understanding the Importance of Surface Chemistry for the Energy–Environment Nexus

Ania, Conchi O.; Bandosz, Teresa J.; Cazorla-Amorós, Diego; Pereira, M. Fernando R.

doi:10.1021/acs.chemrev.5c00719

articleChemical ReviewsFeb 5, 2026HYBRID OA

Advancing Porous Carbons: Understanding the Importance of Surface Chemistry for the Energy–Environment Nexus

COConchi O. Ania TJTeresa J. Bandosz DCDiego Cazorla-Amorós MFM. Fernando R. Pereira

Université d'Orléans · City College of New York · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

This review intends, in a critical way, the comprehensive view of the importance of porous carbons surface chemistry for their applications in an energy-environment nexus. Surface chemistry is presented as a combination of functional heteroatom-containing groups, dopants, and structural defects. First, we briefly address carbon surface chemical environment and the methods of its modification and characterization, indicating their practical limitations. Then, the effects of surface chemistry on separation, catalysis, energy storage, sensing and microwave absorption are introduced. Besides a critical analysis of published findings on these topics, we also include our views on the advancement in the processes…

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Nexus (standard)
Porosity
Carbon fibers
Porous medium
Absorption (acoustics)
Surface (topology)

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