Carbothermal shock enabled functional nanomaterials for energy-related applications

Functional nanomaterials play a pivotal role in energy fields owing to their unique properties. In recent years, the carbothermal shock (CTS) technique, as an emerging synthesis method, has shown huge potential and broad prospect in creating high-performance nanomaterials. Herein, recent progresses in the preparation of functional nanomaterials using the CTS technique are reviewed. The development history, equipment and advantages of high-temperature CTS techniques are first described. Then, the versatile nanomaterials that prepared using this method, including nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, compound nanomaterials, are thoroughly summarized. Next, the latest developments of CTS-synthesized functional nanomaterials in applications, such as catalysts, and rechargeable batteries are also presented. Finally, we present perspectives and offer research directions that can yield considerable benefits to the advancement of this promising technology.

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Functional nanomaterials play a crucial role in the field of energy due to their unique properties. The carbothermal shock (CTS) technique, as a promising synthesis method, has demonstrated significant potential and wide prospects for creating high-performance nanomaterials. This review provides an overview of recent progresses in the preparation of functional nanomaterials using the CTS technique, including the development history, equipment, advantages, versatile nanomaterials prepared using this method, and the applications of CTS-synthesized functional nanomaterials in catalysts and rechargeable batteries. The review also presents perspectives and research directions for further advancement of this promising technology.