Carbon 2007 Topical Areas

Novel Structures and Forms of Carbon Materials

  • Nanotubes and related nanocarbons
  • Nanofibers
  • Templating of carbon materials

Modeling and Theoretical Aspects of Carbon Materials

  • Gas and liquid phase adsorbents
  • Thermodynamics
  • Carbon structure

Characterization of Carbon Materials

  • Structural and textural properties
  • Physical & surface chemical properties
  • Thermal and electronic properties

Production and Commercial Applications of Activated Carbons

  • Environmental control and remediation
  • Water and air purification
  • Gas separation and purification
  • Chemical production, separation, and purification
  • Military and homeland security

Large Scale Applications of Carbon Materials (other than activated carbon)

  • Pitches and cokes
  • Electrodes
  • Nuclear graphite

Electrochemical Applications of Carbon Materials

  • Batteries
  • Capacitators
  • Fuel cells

Gas Storage in Carbon Materials

  • Hydrogen
  • Methane and other fuel gases
  • Hazardous gases

Carbons for Composite Materials

  • Fibers
  • Carbon-carbon composites
  • Aerospace applications
  • Automotive applications
  • Sporting goods

Thermal Management Applications of Carbon Materials

  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Temperature-controlled packaging
  • Heat management

Biomaterials

  • Nano toxicology
  • Implant biocompatibility
  • Drug delivery
  • Medical uses of activated carbon
  • Environmental effects