This presentation will describe the unique features of nitrogen enriched carbons synthesized by pyrolysis of block copolymers containing polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and a sacrificial block, e.g., poly(n-butyl acrylate) (PBA). After thermal stabilization the copolymer precursor can be converted into a nitrogen doped carbon material with preservation of original nanostructure and abundance of highly accessible nitrogen heteroatoms originating from PAN. Such structure is particularly beneficial for applications in supercapacitors, electrocatalysis and CO2 capture.

Block copolymer templating as a path to porous nanostructured carbons with highly accessible nitrogens for enhanced (electro)chemical performance

245th National Meeting (2013)

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