Photocatalytic functionalization of carbon surfaces KU Leuven
The core of this research is the oxidation of graphitic carbon materials by a completely new approach. Oxidation-resistant carbon materials like graphite are oxidized by using photocatalysis. Present-day carbon oxidation methods make use of very high temperatures, polluting chemicals and aggressive oxidants, which impact the environment badly. The photocatalytic oxidation method could potentially provide an alternative to the commonly used ...