Micro-and Mesoporous Carbon Inverse Opal Nanostructures

Abstract

The formation of the porous system in carbon inverse opal (C-IOP) nanostructures has been studied. The synthesis of C – IOP was performed using opal matrix as the template and sucrose as the carbon source. Activation of the samples was carried out using potassium hydroxide. Characteristics of the porous structure were determined by gas adsorption - desorption. The morphology and structure of the samples was investigated by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM).