Cu-based catalysts encased in a nanoporous carbon shell derived from furfuryl alcohol for isomeric nitrophenol degradation
摘要
Carbon-based Cu materials exhibit high stability and unique properties, including electrochemical CO2 reduction and plasmon resonance. However, their production faces challenges due to complex synthetic routes and requirements for precise structural control. In this study, we present an efficient thermal method using furfuryl alcohol and Cu metal–organic frameworks to create nanostructured composites with a Cu core and a 2-nm layer porous carbon shell. The carbon shells increase the specific surface area of the material, enhancing substrate adsorption and the catalytic activity for nitrophenol degradation. Our composites are promising for pollutant removal, providing a framework for designing advanced catalytic materials.
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