Rapid synthesis of carbon nanotubes from Prosopis Juliflora biochar using microwave irradiation

Trends in carbon nanotube research and development: A landscape view of emerging applications and materials

“…To a lesser extent, biochar and CNTs have been combined in composites for heavy metal adsorption and energy storage; 154,155 biochar can also be used as a precursor for CNT production. 156,157 Cellulose nanofibers are similar in size and shape to CNTs, and have recently been combined with CNTs in a variety of applications. These include conductive, hydrophilic aerogels made using a mix of cellulose nanofibers and CNT, 158,159 hydrogels made using a mixture of 2,2,6,6tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)-oxidized cellulose nanofibers and CNTs.…”

Microwave‐Driven Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste into Carbon Nanotubes and Hydrogen Using Spinel Ferrites

“…Aboul-Enein et al [42] used H-ZSM-5 to produce multiwalled CNTs from plastic by heating through a chemical vapor deposition technique at 400-550 °C. Baghel and Kaushal [43] produced biochar from Prosopis juliflora in the temperature range of 300-600 °C. This biochar was used as a feedstock to produce CNTs through microwave pyrolysis in the presence of a ferrocene catalyst under mild temperatures.…”

Naturally derived materials to enhance the membrane properties in (waste)water treatment applications - Mechanisms, scale-up challenges and economic considerations

“…Recently, some novel technologies have been developed for the synthesis of such structures with a low fabrication cost. As an example, Baghel et al [68] synthesized CNTs from Prosopis juliflora biochar through microwave irradiation, which is an inexpensive and efficient synthesis method. During the synthesis process, the temperature of the mixture (biochar and ferrocene) rises dramatically within seconds under microwave irradiation.…”