(248b) Scalable Production of Carbon Nanomaterials from Industrial Hydrocarbon Streams

Carbon nanomaterials such as carbon nano-onions and graphene nanoparticles have garnered increasing industrial attention for their exceptional electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. In response to the rising demand for advanced carbon materials in applications, a range of new industrial, scalable synthesis strategies have been developed. These include hydrocarbon decomposition in molten metal, plasma-induced decomposition of hydrocarbons, and combustion-based methods of converting light hydrocarbon feedstocks. Each approach offers unique advantages in terms of process efficiency, feedstock flexibility, environmental impact, and variations in material morphology. This presentation introduces a cross-industry overview of practical, large-scale production methods for carbon nanomaterials, along with our group’s work in deploying these materials in applications such as energy storage, polymer reinforcement, and electrochemical sensing. These industrial technologies are helping to establish carbon nanomaterials as reliable and scalable solutions for advanced manufacturing and energy-related applications.