Structure and reactivity of carbons: From carbon black to carbon composites

Abstract

The reactivity and the surface properties of carbons are closely related to their crystalline structure. Dealing with various types of carbonaceous materials carbon blacks, graphites and carbon fibres, it is shown that the chemical reactivity of carbons toward oxidation reagents depends primarily on their degree of crystalline organization. Several types of carbon surface groups can be evidenced on carbons. Their properties are illustrated. Grafting surface reactions and their mechanism are discussed. The surface energy of carbon materials of different structures or surface treatment are finally discussed. © 1982.