A highly N-doped carbon phase "dressing" of macroscopic supports for catalytic applications

The straightforward ''dressing'' of macroscopically shaped supports (i.e. b-SiC and a-Al2O3) with a mesoporous and highly nitrogen-doped carbon-phase starting from food-processing raw materials is described. The as-prepared composites serve as highly efficient and selective metal-free catalysts for promoting industrial key-processes at the heart of renewable energy technology and environmental protection.