Abstract
The interest in using monolithic structures for chemical conversion and adsorption processes is increasing. A relatively new type of monolith is based on carbon. The combined favorable properties of carbon and monolithic structures create a support with great potential in catalytic and adsorption processes. This review describes the current state of the art of carbon-based monolithic structures with respect to preparation, obtained support properties, and application in catalytic and adsorption processes, and it evaluates upcoming application areas.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Theo Vergunst wishes to thank the Innovation Oriented Research Program on Catalysis (Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs) for the financial support of research project IKA94061.