Soft-chemistry synthesis, solubility and interlayer spacing of carbon nano-onions. Issue 12 (10th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guo, Aoping; Bao, Kuo; Sang, Song; Zhang, Xiaobao; Shao, Baiyi; Zhang, Ce; Wang, Yangyang; Cui, Fangming; Yang, Xiaojing
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 11:Issue 12(2021)
• Page Start: 6850
• Page End: 6858
• Publication Date: 2021-02-10
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09410b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : We present a critical review of CNOs regarding the structure and synthesis process, elaborating the recent reports on soft-chemistry methods under mild conditions. In particular, solubility and interlayer spacing are discussed. Abstract : Carbon nano-onions (CNOs), as one of the allotropes of carbon, have attracted great attention because of their excellent performance in many fields, especially in capacitors. Developing soft-chemistry synthesis methods is critically of importance, while the forming mechanism in this area is not clear. In this paper, we present a critical review of CNOs regarding the structure, especially interlayer spacing, and synthesis processes, elaborating the recent progress on soft-chemistry methods. Hansen solubility parameter theory is applied to predict and regulate the solubility of CNOs. This article would be inspirational and give new insights into understanding the formation and properties of CNOs.