| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1415696 | Carbon | 2011 | 7 Pages |
An easy method is described for fabricating carbon sheets with nanostructures using sucrose as a carbon precursor and a layered superabsorbent polymer (LSAP) as a structure-directing agent. The method is based on the interaction of the three-dimensional polymer networks of the LSAP with a sucrose solution in the hydrogel cells. The synthesis scheme consists of: (a) preparation of the LSAP, (b) preparation of layered hydrogels by immersing the LSAP in the sucrose solution for 2 days, (c) carbonization of the layered hydrogels containing the sucrose solution. The synthesized carbon sheets show different microstructures including petal-like, regular and interleaved types, which can be controlled by simply adjusting the initial concentration of the sucrose solution in the hydrogel cells. Moreover, a formation mechanism for the carbon sheets is proposed.
Graphical abstractAn easy method is described for fabricating carbon sheets with nanostructures using sucrose as a carbon precursor and a layered superabsorbent polymer as a template. These carbon sheets show different microstructures including petal-like, regular and interleaved types, which can be controlled by simply adjusting the concentration of the sucrose solution.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights► An easy method is described for fabricating carbon sheets with nanostructures. ► A layered superabsorbent polymer was used as a template. ► These carbon sheets include petal-like, regular and interleaved types.
