Replication by molecular sieves: Controlling the properties of porous carbon by the use of porous oxides

Carbon materials with controlled porosity can be prepared by the use of inorganic templates, such as molecular sieves or zeolites, to direct their syntheses and structures. These materials are interesting due to their magnetic and physical electronic properties as well as the numerous possibilities in the catalysis field. To master the properties of the nanostructured carbon materials it is paramount to learn to control the area and porosity of these solids. This knowledge will allow qualitative growth in the application of these exceptional solids in heterogeneous catalysis and the construction of devices, sensors and biosensors.