University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 267-271.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202405054

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The Extraordinary World of Hard Carbon

Qianqian Wang1, Haoyu Ma1, Zhen Wang1, Gang Xie1,2   

  1. 1 National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China;
    2 Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Carbon Neutral Technology, Carbon Neutrality College (Yulin), Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
  • Received:2024-05-07 Accepted:2024-07-03 Published:2025-02-22
  • Contact: Zhen Wang, Gang Xie E-mail:wangzhen318@stumail.nwu.edu.cn;xiegang@nwu.edu.cn

Abstract: Hard carbon, encompassing resin carbon, pyrolytic carbon from organic polymers, carbon black, and other carbonaceous materials, garners significant attention due to its distinctive structure. This paper adopts an anthropomorphic approach through popular science lectures to introduce the structure, preparation methods, properties, and applications of hard carbon. This approach aims to deepen readers’ understanding of hard carbon materials.

Key words: Carbon materials, Hard carbon, Popularization of science