Fast and efficient electrical–thermal responses of functional nanoparticle decorated nanocarbon aerogels

Abstract

The Joule heating characteristics of functional nanoparticle decorated nanocarbon aerogels are systemically investigated in terms of electrical–thermal responses. Studies verify that nanocarbon aerogels are exceptional supporting and electric-conducting monolithic frameworks for nanoparticles, enabling stable and accurate aerogel temperature control via direct electrical heating of the nanocarbon support, and thus have important applications in electro-catalysis, energy storage, carbon capture and sorption.