Green synthesis of nanoparticles of copper and its oxides in a nanoporous carbon matrix

Abstract

Carbon composites have been synthesized by a simple two-stage method that includes impregnation of a cellulose matrix with a copper salt and its pyrolysis. The effects of ammonium stearate, temperature and pyrolysis conditions on the composites morphology have been studied. The approach represented in this work is a simple method of targeted regulation and control of the morphology, specific surface area and porosity of a carbon composite.

Keywords:

• Carbon
• copper
• pyrolysis
• composites
• MCC
• nanoparticles
• specific surface area

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank The Upper Volga Region Centre of Physicochemical Research (Ivanovo, Russia) and Centre for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment of Ivanovo State University of Chemistry and Technology (Russia) for some measurements carried out using the centers’ equipment.

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Funding

This research was supported by the Russian Science Foundation, grant number 17-13-01240.