Carbonsupported
Carbon-supported refers to composite materials in which active catalytic species are dispersed on a carbon-based support. The carbon scaffold provides electrical conductivity, high surface area, and porosity that improve particle dispersion and electron transfer during reactions. The choice of carbon type influences stability, accessibility of active sites, and interactions with the active phase.
Common carbon supports include carbon black (such as Vulcan XC-72), activated carbon, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and
Preparation methods combine impregnation or deposition of metal or catalytic species onto the carbon, followed by
Applications span electrocatalysis, such as fuel cell and electrolyzer catalysts (notably platinum on carbon, Pt/C), and
Key considerations include particle dispersion, size control, conductivity, and chemical stability. Carbon supports can degrade under
In research and industry, carbon-supported catalysts form a modular platform for designing efficient, scalable, and cost-effective