Methods of production, structure, and physicochemical characteristics of phosphorylated carbon adsorbents

The paper presents a review of methods for the production of phosphorylated carbon adsorbents, their structure, and their physicochemical characteristics. It was shown that the phosphorylated carbons contain phosphoric acid residues (condensed phosphates) attached to the carbon matrix mainly by a C—...

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Published in:Theoretical and experimental chemistry 2011-11, Vol.47 (5), p.277-291
Main Author: Puzii, A. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry/Food Science
Electric properties
Phosphates
Phosphoric acid
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Summary:The paper presents a review of methods for the production of phosphorylated carbon adsorbents, their structure, and their physicochemical characteristics. It was shown that the phosphorylated carbons contain phosphoric acid residues (condensed phosphates) attached to the carbon matrix mainly by a C—O—P bond and, to a lesser degree, by a C—P bond. The presence of the condensed phosphates in the structure of the carbon determines the hydrophilicity and the acidic characteristics and also the ability to absorb cations. The acidic characteristics of the surface of the phosphorylated carbons gives rise to their high catalytic activity in acid catalysis. The presence of the phosphates/polyphosphates improves the electrochemical characteristics of carbon materials for use as electrodes in supercapacitors. Potential fields for the practical application of phosphorylated carbons are the purification of water from heavy metal ions, the acceleration of reactions of the acid–base type, and the accumulation and storage of energy in double-layer capacitors.
ISSN:0040-5760
1573-935X
DOI:10.1007/s11237-011-9216-8