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This reference text provides fundamental knowledge of functional carbon materials ranging from fullerene, carbon dots, carbon fibers and nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite, graphyne, diamonds, activated carbon and carbon aerogels. Each chapter. The book explores the properties and structure of each material, providing a discussion of the latest exciting developments in research, and acting as a comprehensive introduction to functional carbon materials. Current research and future challenges are discussed throughout, with a particular focus on the wide-ranging engineering applications of each material. The text also discusses the latest novel carbon types, including graphyne. The key audience for the book includes researchers working on functional carbon materials. It will be particularly valuable for early career researchers looking for an authoritative introduction to the field. Key Features: Provides fundamental knowledge of the wide variety of functional carbon materials, including structure, properties, current research status and future challenges Includes the wide-ranging engineering applications of each material Covers fullerene, carbon dots, carbon fibers and nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite, graphyne, diamonds, activated carbon and carbon aerogels Discusses novel carbon types such as graphyne Provides an authoritative reference for researchers and those seeking a comprehensive introduction to the field

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Dr Jianmin Ma is Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He received his BS degree in Chemistry from the Shanxi Normal University in 2003 and PhD degree in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Nankai University in 2011. During 2011–2015, he also conducted the research in several overseas universities as a postdoctoral research associate. He serves as the Academic Editor for Rare Metals, the Associate Editor for Chinese Chemical Letters, and editorial board member for Journal of Energy Chemistry, Nano-Micro Letters, Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, JPhys Energy, and others. His research interest focuses on the energy storage devices and components including metal anodes and electrolytes, and theoretical calculations from Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics to Finite Element Analysis. Dr Jiantie Xu is a professor at South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China. He serves as associated editor of Frontiers in Energy Materials and editorial board member of Scientific Reports. His research interests mainly focus on carbon-based materials for various types of energy storage/conversion devices and recycling of spent lithium ion batteries.

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