Carbon Nanostructured Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Industrial Applications

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at carbon nanostructured materials, focusing on synthesis methodologies, applications, and fundamental principles. Based on extensive research conducted at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, it offers a thorough examination of recent advancements in the field.

The book describes various synthesis techniques, particularly emphasizing the continuous synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on metal catalysts using chemical vapor deposition (CVD). It also discusses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of heating processes associated with carbon materials, crucial for understanding the thermodynamics of complex gas systems relevant to CNTs synthesis.

Furthermore, the book discusses the structural properties of carbon nanomaterials, employing techniques such as Raman spectroscopy and optical microscopy. It provides detailed insights into the design and optimization of modern equipment for CNTs synthesis, with a focus on energy-efficient reactors for thermally expanded graphite (TEG) production.

Beyond synthesis methodologies, the book explores applications of carbon nanomaterials, including their use in lithium-ion batteries, water purification systems, and nuclear reactors. It offers a serious examination of the potential environmental and technological implications of these materials.

Comprising three distinct parts, each supplemented with comprehensive summaries, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in material science, thermal engineering, and nanotechnology. It presents empirical findings, theoretical insights, and practical applications, establishing itself as a valuable addition to the literature in the field of carbon nanostructured materials.

Dr. Alexander Khovavko, Chief of the Department of Thermochemical Processes and Nanotechnologies at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, is an accomplished scientist specializing in the synthesis and application of carbon nanomaterials, with numerous awards recognizing his contributions to the field.

Dr. Eugene Strativnov, Senior Researcher at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, holds expertise in technical thermophysics and industrial thermoenergy, focusing on computational modeling and design of advanced equipment for carbon nanomaterial synthesis.

Andrii Nebesnyi, Scientist at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, specializes in carbon nanomaterial production and resource-saving technologies, with a focus on their application in metallurgy and engineering industries.

Denis Filonenko, Researcher at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, is renowned for his contributions to materials science, particularly in carbon nanotechnology and the synthesis of complex gas systems relevant to carbon nanomaterial production.

Dr. Olexiy Sviatenko, Senior Researcher at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, is an expert in technical thermophysics and carbon nanotechnology, with a wealth of experience in materials science and nanosystems research.

Angela Piatova, Ph.D., Senior Engineer at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute," brings extensive knowledge in project management and environmental protection, with a particular focus on occupational safety and industrial hygiene.

Dr. Maksym Barabash, Head of the Department of Diagnostics of Mesoscopic Systems at The Technical Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, is a distinguished researcher in materials science and magnetism, renowned for his contributions to the field of carbon nanotechnology and thin films.