“…The combination of different elements with specific catalytic, magnetic, electronic, and optical properties as well as surface functionality leads to their outstanding optimized performances. Among these systems, magnetic carbon nanocomposites stand out 2,3,4,5,6 , where the coating of magnetic nanoparticles with carbon, besides providing the desired multifunctionally, enhances thermal and chemical stability, oxidation resistance, ensuring biocompatibility and high specific surface area. A proper control of the functional groups on the carbon surface leads to highly efficient pollutant adsorbents, nanocarriers for drug delivery and cancer therapies, and optimizes the nanocomposite performance as electrocatalysts or energy storage components in lithium batteries.…”