Issue 52, 2014

Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes and graphene composite structures for energy and catalytic applications

Abstract

Substitutional heteroatom doping is a promising route to modulate the outstanding material properties of carbon nanotubes and graphene for customized applications. Recently, (nitrogen-) N-doping has been introduced to ensure tunable work-function, enhanced n-type carrier concentration, diminished surface energy, and manageable polarization. Along with the promising assessment of N-doping effects, research on the N-doped carbon based composite structures is emerging for the synergistic integration with various functional materials. This invited feature article reviews the current research progress, emerging trends, and opening opportunities in N-doped carbon based composite structures. Underlying basic principles are introduced for the effective modulation of material properties of graphitic carbons by N-doping. Composite structures of N-doped graphitic carbons with various functional materials, including (i) polymers, (ii) transition metals, (iii) metal oxides, nitrides, sulphides, and (iv) semiconducting quantum dots are highlighted. Practical benefits of the synergistic composite structures are investigated in energy and catalytic applications, such as organic photovoltaics, photo/electro-catalysts, lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors, with a particular emphasis on the optimized interfacial structures and properties.

Graphical abstract: Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes and graphene composite structures for energy and catalytic applications

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
07 Janv. 2014
Accepted
27 Marts 2014
First published
07 Apr. 2014

Chem. Commun., 2014,50, 6818-6830

Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes and graphene composite structures for energy and catalytic applications

W. J. Lee, U. N. Maiti, J. M. Lee, J. Lim, T. H. Han and S. O. Kim, Chem. Commun., 2014, 50, 6818 DOI: 10.1039/C4CC00146J

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