Several types of carbon-based catalysts are utilized in catalysis:
- Activated Carbon: Known for its high porosity and large surface area, activated carbon is widely used in adsorption processes and as a support for metal catalysts. - Graphene and Graphene Oxide: These materials offer exceptional electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, making them suitable for electrochemical catalysis. - Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs): CNTs possess unique electronic properties and high surface area, which are beneficial for both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. - Fullerenes: Comprising carbon atoms in a spherical arrangement, fullerenes have unique redox properties that can be exploited in catalytic reactions.
