Mesoporous Carbon: A Versatile Material for Scientific Applications

• Main Authors: Md. Motiar Rahman, Mst Gulshan Ara, Mohammad Abdul Alim, Md. Sahab Uddin, Agnieszka Najda, Ghadeer M. Albadrani, Amany A. Sayed, Shaker A. Mousa, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
• Series: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
• Subjects: mesoporous carbon; surface modification; catalytic support; adsorbent; drug delivery; capacitor
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4498

Mesoporous carbon is a promising material having multiple applications. It can act as a catalytic support and can be used in energy storage devices. Moreover, mesoporous carbon controls body’s oral drug delivery system and adsorb poisonous metal from water and various other molecules from an aqueous solution. The accuracy and improved activity of the carbon materials depend on some parameters. The recent breakthrough in the synthesis of mesoporous carbon, with high surface area, large pore-volume, and good thermostability, improves its activity manifold in performing functions. Considering the promising application of mesoporous carbon, it should be broadly illustrated in the literature. This review summarizes the potential application of mesoporous carbon in many scientific disciplines. Moreover, the outlook for further improvement of mesoporous carbon has been demonstrated in detail. Hopefully, it would act as a reference guidebook for researchers about the putative application of mesoporous carbon in multidimensional fields.