Doped Nanostructured Carbon Materials as Catalysts

Abstract

In this chapter we review the most relevant synthesis methods for the incorporation of different heteroatoms within the carbon matrix. The nature and distribution of the heteroatom is then discussed in light of the catalytic role they play within different industrially relevant applications. Despite the relevance given to nitrogen doping in this chapter, the presence of other heteroatoms such as boron, sulfur and phosphorus is also addressed. Furthermore, the benefit from a combination of two or more heteroatoms doped simultaneously to improve catalyst performance and their comparison with undoped nanostructured carbon materials is also discussed.