Functionalized green carbon-based nanomaterial for environmental application

In the last decade, the use of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have proved to be a powerful technology for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). However, some materials typically used in AOPs (e.g., metal salts and oxides) pose both health and environmental risks. In this context, green materials such as carbon-based materials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, biochar, and smart activated carbons) have attracted the attention mainly because are easily synthesized and have a wide range of applications not only as a support matrix or adsorbents but also as catalysts for different AOPs. This chapter addresses the state-of-the-art of the synthesis and characterization of these materials. The application of carbon-based materials in AOPs is thoroughly reviewed. Finally, the research challenges and future developments of carbon-based materials in AOPs are presented.