Emerging Carbon Nanotechnology. Advances And Thoughts From A Young Perspective

The carbon element is probably the most versatile in the periodic table, giving rise (amongst other) to a diversity of high-performance materials, thereby posing one of the most studied venues towards nanoscience and nanotechnology. In this review, the past, present and future of carbon-based nanotechnology is highlighted, also focusing on emergent nanomaterials based on carbon, with new properties and processing schemes. In essence, a critical viewpoint is presented from the youngest researchers in the G-CNN group at the Instituto de Carboquimica in Zaragoza (Spain).