Formation mechanism of few-layer graphene adjacent to nanoscale zero-valent copper nanoparticles synthesized using kraft lignin as a sustainable aromatic-rich carbon resource

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Sijin Guo, Qiangu Yan, Yunsang Kim, Todd Mlsna, Jason Street, Zhiyong Cai, Jilei Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta04482d
Cited by: 1
References: 47

Abstract

In situ formed nanoscale zero-valent Cu assists the solid-state rearrangement of lignin-derived aromatic carbon rings, producing few-layer turbostratic graphene under inert thermal treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Environmental remediation with nanomaterials Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
55
Pages
37991–38001
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN