Synthesis and advancements in the applications of mesoporous carbon-supported gold nanoparticle composite materials
Mesoporous carbon materials with structured pore channels serve as excellent carriers for nanoparticles,effectively inhibiting their aggregation.Composite materials synthesized by loading gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)onto mesoporous carbons exhibit numerous advantages,including large specific surface area,excellent thermal stability,tunable pore size and structure,good dispersibility,and recyclability.This review covered the synthesis methods of mesoporous carbon-supported AuNPs composites,such as impregnation,ion exchange,deposition-precipitation,and sol-gel methods,along with their applications in chemical sensors,energy storage,and separation adsorption.The roles of characterization techniques such as transmission electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction,and inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy were discussed for revealing the composition,structure,and interface properties of these composites.Future research directions should include integrating composite materials with other active materials and applying artificial intelligence to the design and optimization of composite materials.