New Carbon MaterialsPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61097-9
Lei Zhang, Yuhua Peng, Liping Zhao, Yu Luo
{"title":"Progress in the preparation of silicon/carbon composites for use as anodes in lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Lei Zhang, Yuhua Peng, Liping Zhao, Yu Luo","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61097-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61097-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Silicon/carbon (Si/C) composites are promising anodes for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), because they solve the typical problems of a huge volume expansion and poor conductivity of pure Si anodes. Methods for their production are summarized, including ball milling, spray drying, electrostatic spinning, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and methods for improving their structure in order to improve electrical conductivity, mitigate expansion, and improve electrochemical performance are outlined, including carbon precursor coating, Si-precursor-based wet chemistry, and Si surface modification.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (84KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 782-805"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148916230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
New Carbon MaterialsPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61091-8
Jian Huang, Baoyi Ke, Huawen Hu
{"title":"A review of carbon-based quantum dots for interfacial photocatalysis","authors":"Jian Huang, Baoyi Ke, Huawen Hu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61091-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61091-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon-based quantum dots (C-QDs) have attracted growing attention in photocatalysis because of their tunable surface chemistry, unique electronic structure, and ability to regulate interfacial charge transfer. In recent years, their role has moved beyond that of simple light absorbers or general performance enhancers, and they are increasingly regarded as engineered interfacial components that can control charge separation, reaction- site microenvironments, and product selectivity. However, the broad claim that C-QDs improve photocatalytic performance often lacks clear mechanistic validation, which limits the ability to compare and reproduce reported studies. Recent advances in C-QD-based photocatalysis are reviewed with particular attention to the experimental evidence supporting their proposed roles and mechanisms. Three roles are considered: (a) electron sinks or charge reservoirs, (b) interfacial bridges or charge-transfer conduits, and (c) adsorption or microenvironment modulators. The evidence needed to support these assignments is then discussed, including measurements of band energetics and carrier dynamics, characterization of interfacial coupling, identification of reaction intermediates under working conditions, isotope-labeling experiments, and carbon balance analysis. Representative applications in hydrogen evolution, CO<sub>2</sub> photoreduction, and pollutant degradation/photo-enhanced advanced oxidation processes are also analyzed to clarify how C-QD roles should be matched with reaction-specific metrics. Finally, the review identifies several recurring problems that hinder mechanistic interpretation and comparison between studies: C-QDs are often assigned different functions without sufficient evidence; Z-scheme and S-scheme labels are sometimes used without directly verifying the proposed charge-transfer pathways; reaction intermediates and catalyst behavior are not always examined under actual reaction conditions; and photocatalytic performance is reported using inconsistent metrics and test conditions. This review aims to provide practical guidance for building reliable structure–function relationships and for designing next-generation C-QD-based photocatalysts with clearer mechanisms, stronger reproducibility, and greater application potential.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (177KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 840-871"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148916108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
New Carbon MaterialsPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61102-X
Fei Yang, Qiang Huang, Zonglin Yi, Lin Ye, Lijing Xie, Jingpeng Chen, Fangyuan Su
{"title":"Improving the porous carbon matrix to suppress the formation of surface silicon for improved cycling stability","authors":"Fei Yang, Qiang Huang, Zonglin Yi, Lin Ye, Lijing Xie, Jingpeng Chen, Fangyuan Su","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61102-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61102-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Silicon-carbon composites prepared by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) are highly promising anode materials for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. However, the influence of the pore structure of the porous carbon (PC) carrier on the silicon deposition behavior, as well as the influence of surface silicon on its outer surface on cycling stability, remain unclear, which severely hinders the development and practical application of these anodes. Nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis were used to investigate the effect of the pore structure of the porous carbon on the silicon deposition, especially the formation of surface silicon. Research shows that too much surface silicon hinders lithium-ion diffusion kinetics and decreases the stability of the solid electrolyte interphase layer, thereby leading to decreased cycling stability of the anode. Porous carbon with an increased mesopore content allows silicon to deposit deeper into the pores, thereby reducing the formation of surface silicon and extending the cycle life. Electrochemical results show that the optimized silicon-carbon composite maintains a high specific capacity of 693.1 mAh/g after 150 cycles at 0.5 C (900 mA/g). This work provides new insights into the development and failure mechanisms of CVD-derived silicon-carbon composite anodes.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (86KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 945-960"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148916027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fluorination regulates heat generation in Ah-level lithium/fluorinated carbon pouch cells","authors":"Xixian Xia, Yu Li, Lidong Sun, Cong Peng, Lingchen Kong, Yong Wang, Wei Feng","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61104-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61104-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium/fluorinated carbon (Li/CF<sub><em>x</em></sub>) batteries are among the most promising high-energy-density primary batteries. However, substantial heat generation during discharge remains a safety concern, particularly for high-mass-loaded pouch cells. Fluorinated porous carbon (FPC) samples with different degrees of fluorination were obtained by changing the fluorination temperature, and their effects on heat generation in Ah-level Li/FPC pouch cells were examined. The fluorination temperature not only influences the F/C ratio, but also the C–F bonding configuration, and physicochemical properties of the FPC. Pouch cells using the more highly fluorinated cathodes generated the most heat during discharge. The heat generated also has a clear stage dependence, with the largest difference appearing in the 0–20% depth of discharge range. Post-discharge structural characterization and kinetic analysis showed that the highly fluorinated FPC cathodes have more LiF accumulation concentrated in certain regions, together with a higher charge-transfer resistance, stronger polarization, lower Li<sup>+</sup> diffusivity, and a higher nucleation overpotential. These factors collectively intensify the early-stage heat generation in the cells. This study shows that the fluorinated cathode structure, LiF evolution, and discharge kinetics jointly govern heat generation in Li/FPC pouch cells, possibly providing a way to improve their thermal safety.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (100KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 905-915"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148916029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
New Carbon MaterialsPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61107-9
Suriya Narayanan Ramasubramanian, Justina Teye, Hema Ramsurn
{"title":"CVD graphene on iron, iron alloys and nanoparticles: a review of its growth, characterization, applications and challenges","authors":"Suriya Narayanan Ramasubramanian, Justina Teye, Hema Ramsurn","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61107-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61107-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Graphene's outstanding electrical, thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties make it a promising material for electronics, energy storage, protective coatings, catalysis, and environmental remediation. Nevertheless, its large-scale use is hindered by high synthesis costs, process complexities, and integration issues. Among the available methods for its production, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on metals is the most scalable, in which copper is widely used because of its low carbon solubility and excellent monolayer control. However, Cu substrates are costly ($8–10/kg), subsequent transfer steps introduce defects, and the obtained graphene is poorly matched to structural components. Iron-based substrates provide an attractive alternative, offering much lower material cost, direct compatibility with steel infrastructure, reduced growth temperatures, and intrinsic functionalities such as magnetism and catalytic activity that enable new applications. The growth of graphene on pure iron, iron alloys, and iron-Based on nanoparticles is analyzed, focusing on growth mechanisms, substrate engineering, and characterization approaches tailored to specific challenges like carbide formation. Applications including corrosion - resistant coatings, electronics, energy storage, catalysis, water treatment, and electromagnetic shielding are considered. Despite the limitation of high carbon solubility, iron can be exploited for controlled multilayer formation which is useful for barrier and energy applications, while alloying and process control enable the production of tunable mono layer or few - layer films, making iron - based CVD graphene a versatile, cost - effective platform.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (284KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 806-839"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148916107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research progress on iodine host materials in aqueous Zn-I2 batteries: from physical confinement and chemical adsorption to electrocatalysis","authors":"Tianyi Dong, Huifa Shi, Fan Zhang, Chunwei Dong, Xiaoyang Zhu, Hongbo Lan, Zhenghong Huang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61094-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61094-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In aqueous Zn-I<sub>2</sub> batteries, the low conductivity of iodine, slow redox kinetics, and shuttle effects of polyiodides seriously limit their practical application. Therefore, constructing efficient host materials for iodine storage is key to addressing these issues. This review analyzes the reaction mechanisms of iodine cathodes and explores the problem present during their reactions. Research progress on various iodine cathode host materials is reviewed and the relationship of their composition and structure to their electrochemical performance is discussed. Strategies to design materials with enhanced iodine redox reactions are proposed. Finally, to accelerate the practical application of Zn-I<sub>2</sub> batteries, suggestions for future research are given from the perspectives of multielectron system exploration, iodine conversion mechanism analysis, iodine host material development and anode optimization.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (92KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 757-781"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148916229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
New Carbon MaterialsPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61116-X
Zifeng Zeng, Zhenxin Zhao, Meiling Wang, Xiaomin Wang
{"title":"A dataset of linear sweep voltammetry curves for the acidic oxygen reduction reaction on carbon-supported catalysts in a sulfuric acid medium","authors":"Zifeng Zeng, Zhenxin Zhao, Meiling Wang, Xiaomin Wang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61116-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61116-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A standardized dataset of linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) curves for evaluating the oxygen reduction reaction performance of carbon-supported catalysts in acidic media is given. All electrochemical tests were conducted in O<sub>2</sub>-saturated 0.5 mol L<sup>−1</sup> H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> at controlled rotation speeds using a rotating disk electrode. The dataset contains 120 validated entries from both non-precious metal and platinum metal (Pt-MC) catalysts, including original LSV curves and extracted performance parameters such as onset potential, half-wave potential, and limiting current densities at different rotation speeds. Data processing involved potential conversion to the reversible hydrogen electrode scale, background subtraction, outlier removal, and reproducibility checks with defined quality control thresholds (relative standard deviation ≤2% for <em>E</em><sub>1/2</sub>≤5% for limiting current). The standardized collection serves as a reliable benchmark for catalyst performance comparison, supports kinetic and mass transport analysis, and provides a structured data source for machine learning applications in electrocatalysis.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (183KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 1078-1088"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148915997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A bidirectionally frozen carbon aerogel reinforced by tetrapod ZnO bridges for high-performance pressure sensing","authors":"Yichen Wang, Fang Suo, Yihang Ben, Rui Guo, Yongtao Yao, Zhenbo Liu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61103-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61103-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of flexible pressure sensors that simultaneously achieve high sensitivity, mechanical strength, and long-term stability remains challenging, particularly for biomass-derived carbon aerogels that are intrinsically brittle and prone to structural collapse. We have used bidirectional freezing to reorganize randomly distributed cellulose nanofibers, pre-synthesized nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets, and tetrapod-shaped ZnO whiskers (T-ZnOWs) into a mechanically stable load-bearing network of parallel layers. T-ZnOWs were incorporated as rigid interlayer pillars bridging adjacent carbon lamellae, forming a mechanically stable “layer-support” structure that enables efficient and directional stress transfer while suppressing interlayer slippage and structural instability, thereby promoting cooperative deformation of the lamellar units. The nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets introduce defect-rich conductive paths that increase the piezoresistive response, while the T-ZnOWs function as both rigid interlayer pillars and piezoelectric activation units. Because of the modulus mismatch between the supports and carbon layers, any applied stress is preferentially concentrated at the layer/support interfaces, generating localized high-stress regions. Consequently, small mechanical stimuli induce pronounced electrical resistance changes, resulting in an amplified electrical signal. To improve the device durability, it was infiltrated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to form a conformal elastic encapsulating layer. The resulting aerogel sensor has a high gauge factor of 34.4, an ultrahigh sensitivity of 248.41 kPa<sup>−1</sup> over a broad pressure range (0–19 kPa), fast response (24 ms) and recovery (69 ms) times and stable operation over 5000 loading–unloading cycles. The sensor reliably detects physiological signals and joint motions, demonstrating its potential for wearable and intelligent sensing applications. This work provides a way to improve the mechanical reliability and sensing performance of biomass-derived carbon aerogels.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (83KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 1010-1024"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148915992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
New Carbon MaterialsPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61099-2
Yuzhao Gao, Chaochao Li, Rui Zhang, Yuanyuan Ma, Kuan Lu
{"title":"A molecular dataset for the shear deformation of thermoplastic structural materials","authors":"Yuzhao Gao, Chaochao Li, Rui Zhang, Yuanyuan Ma, Kuan Lu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61099-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61099-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The first molecular dynamics (MD) simulation dataset is reported for the interfacial shear behavior of carbon fiber/thermoplastic composites (CFRTPs), aimed at overcoming the critical interfacial problem that limits their highend applications such as aerospace and new energy vehicles. The study features 2 key advances. First, we use the newly developed CHONSi-2024 reactive force field (ReaxFF), which provides high-precision parameters specifically for CFRTP interfacial systems; Second, the atomic models are constructed based on experimental characterization data and rigorously validated across multiple parameters, including shear modulus, yield behavior, stress-strain curves, and fracture morphology, ensuring quantitative agreement with experimental results. This dataset provides a complete record of the simulations, encompassing atomic trajectories, local structural changes, interfacial stress-strain responses, and system thermodynamic behaviors. These data offer direct atomic-scale insights into the interfacial strengthening mechanisms. The generated trajectories are compatible with mainstream software for visualization and analysis. Moreover, the dataset constitutes a high-quality resource for developing machine learning force fields, building structure-property relationships, and enabling the predictive modeling and high-throughput screening of composite interfaces. This dataset is anticipated to advance the fundamental understanding of composite interfaces and facilitate the rational design of high-performance CFRTPs.<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (162KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 4","pages":"Pages 1069-1077"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148915996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
New Carbon MaterialsPub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-23DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61084-0
Shifang Yang, Peng Yu
{"title":"Construction of a superhydrophobic ZnO-rGO/CMF composite and its high-efficiency oil adsorption-separation performance","authors":"Shifang Yang, Peng Yu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61084-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(26)61084-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oily wastewater discharge severely endangers the environment and hinders energy conservation efforts, necessitating the development of high-performance oil-water separation materials. We report the formation of a superhydrophobic and superoleophilic composite by integrating ZnO with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) on a carbonized melamine foam (CMF) using pristine melamine foam (MF) as the starting substrate. The fabrication involved two key steps: hydrothermal treatment and high-temperature pyrolysis. Characterization showed that the resultant ZnO-rGO/CMF composite had a water contact angle of 151.5°, indicating excellent superhydrophobicity. Both static adsorption and continuous dynamic separation tests verified the composite's superior oil-water separation performance. It had remarkable adsorption capacities for various oils and organic solvents, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 120.2 g/g for soybean oil, surpassing the values for most previously reported MF-derived carbon-based adsorbents. After 20 consecutive separation cycles, the composite maintained a stable adsorption performance, demonstrating good recyclability. It also had an excellent compression resistance and good flame retardancy. It retained 70% of its original adsorption capacity for gasoline after five combustion cycles, confirming its reusability under high-temperature conditions. Hydrophobic carbon-based porous sponges were developed, providing valuable insights for the design and development of advanced carbon-based superhydrophobic materials for environmental remediation, particularly in oily wastewater treatment.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (154KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"41 3","pages":"Pages 694-705"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148529408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}