Springer Organic and Carbon Gels: From Laboratory Synthesis to Applications (Advances in Sol-Gel Derived Materials and Technologies)

This expert volume provides specialized coverage of the current state of the art in carbon gels. Carbon gels represent a promising class of materials with high added value applications and many assets, like the ability to accurately tailor their structure, porosity, and surface composition and easily dope them with numerous species. The ability to obtain them in custom shapes, such as powder, beads, monoliths, or impregnated scaffolds opens the way towards numerous applications, including catalysis, adsorption, and electrochemical energy storage, among others. Nevertheless, it remains a crucial question as to which design synthesis and manufacturing processes are viable from an economic and environmental point of view. The book represents the perspectives of renowned specialists in the field, specially invited to conduct a one-day workshop devoted to carbon gels as part of the 19th International Sol-Gel Conference, SOL-GEL 2017, held on September 3rd, 2017 in Liège, Belgium. Addressing properties and synthesis through applications and industry outlook, this book represents essential reading for advanced graduate students through practicing researchers interested in these exciting materials. From the Back Cover This expert volume provides specialized coverage of the current state of the art in carbon gels. Carbon gels represent a promising class of materials with high added value applications and many assets, like the ability to accurately tailor their structure, porosity, and surface composition and easily dope them with numerous species. The ability to obtain them in custom shapes, such as powder, beads, monoliths, or impregnated scaffolds opens the way towards numerous applications, including catalysis, adsorption, and electrochemical energy storage, among others. Nevertheless, it remains a crucial question as to which design synthesis and manufacturing processes are viable from an economic and environmental point of view. The book represents the perspectives of renowned specialists in the field, specially invited to conduct a one-day workshop devoted to carbon gels as part of the 19th International Sol-Gel Conference, SOL-GEL 2017, held on September 3rd, 2017 in Liège, Belgium. Addressing properties and synthesis through applications and industry outlook, this book represents essential reading for advanced graduate students through practicing researchers interested in these exciting materials. Authored by experts at the forefront of the latest developments in the field Covers properties and synthesis to applications and industry Thoroughly multidisciplinary in authorship and outlook Practical and comprehensive advice for those exploring the possibilities of carbon gels About the Author Ana Arenillas holds a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oviedo, Spain (1999). She is Research Scientist at INCAR-CSIC in Spain, and head of the research group Microwaves and Carbons for Technological Applications (MCAT). Her research activity is focused on carbon materials, especially organic and carbon xerogels, and their use in solving energy and environmental issues. She is co-author of more than 200 peer-reviewed papers, chapters, and patents and is co-founder of SME Xerolutions Ltd. J. Angel Menéndez Díaz graduated from the University of Oviedo, Spain, where he received his M.Sc. in Chemistry and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 1988 and 1994, respectively. He then worked as a research assistant at Penn State University, USA (1995-1996). In 1997 he joined INCAR-CSIC, Spain, where he currently works as a scientific researcher. His research activity is mainly focused on carbon materials and the use of microwave heating as applied to industrial processes. He leads various research projects in these fields. Díaz is author or co-author of more than 200 scientific publications and 10 patents. He is founding Editor of the GEC Bulletin and co-founder of SME