Biotemplate synthesis of carbon nanostructures using bamboo as both the template and the carbon source

Plant-derived nanostructures: types and applications

“…Paul et al 325 reported the synthesis of CNTs from plant-based precursors and their application in organic photovoltaic cells and bio-diesel storage. Ye et al 326 reported the synthesis of a series of carbon nanostructures via a biotemplating method by catalytic decomposition of bamboo impregnated with ferric nitrate. The natural nanoporous bamboo was used as both a green carbon source and a template for the in situ growth of carbon nanostructures; SEM, field emission TEM, and EDS were used to characterize the product.…”

“…Perfect CNTs have all carbons bonded in a hexagonal lattice, except at their ends, whereas defects in mass-produced CNTs introduce pentagons, heptagons, and other imperfections in the sidewalls that generally degrade the desired properties. Paul et al,325 reported the synthesis of CNTs from plant-based precursors and their application in organic photovoltaic cells and bio-diesel storage.Ye et al,326 reported the synthesis of a series of carbon nanostructures via a biotemplating method by catalytic decomposition of bamboo impregnated with ferric nitrate. The length of CNTs range59 from less than 100 nm to several centimeters, thereby bridging the molecular and macroscopic scales322 .…”

Bio-mimicking TiO2 architectures for enhanced photocatalytic activity under UV and visible light

“…In efforts to develop TiO 2 -based photocatalysts with improved light-harvesting functions, researches have recently proposed a few biotemplating techniques for reproduction of the natural hierarchical structures. 16,[27][28][29] However, further research on the details of the biotemplating process and the relationship between the morphology of obtained product and its photocatalytic performance is required.…”

Development of voltage generation using bamboo-based activated carbon with water electrolyte in three types of electrodes

“…However, due to climate changes, many have sought alternatives to reduce carbon emissions [2,3]. Carbon emissions are the result of the use of fossil fuel, which continues to diminish [4,5] and increase global warming [6,7]. Therefore, the use of environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo has become necessary.…”