Carbonosos

Carbonosos is a term used in speculative chemistry to denote a proposed class of carbon-rich materials whose structures blend features of graphitic carbon with molecular-scale order. The concept envisions extended networks of carbon atoms that include both sp2- and sp3-hybridized bonds, and may incorporate heteroatoms such as nitrogen or oxygen within the lattice. The name suggests a family of materials with variable bonding motifs and degrees of crystallinity, occupying a space between traditional carbon allotropes and organic polymers.

In theory, carbonosos would exhibit a range of physical properties depending on their precise structure and composition. Possible characteristics include tunable electrical conductivity, from insulating to semiconducting, as well as mechanical resilience and adjustable porosity. The versatility of bonding could also influence chemical stability and reactivity, making these materials candidates for selective adsorption or catalysis under certain conditions.

Synthesis and evidence remain largely exploratory. Proposed routes include high-temperature, high-pressure processing; chemical vapor deposition on adapted templates; and carbonization of polymeric precursors followed by structural rearrangement. At present, there is no universally accepted synthesis protocol or definitive structural standard for carbonosos, and reported observations are mainly preliminary or theoretical in nature.

Applications proposed for carbonosos span energy storage, catalysis supports, gas separation, and sensor technology. As a concept, it serves as a framework for discussing carbon-rich materials that do not fit neatly into traditional categories, rather than a established, widely adopted material class.