Carbon materials are exceptionally diverse in their preparation‎,‎ structure‎,‎ texture‎,‎ and applications‎.‎ In Advanced Materials Science and Engineering of Carbon‎,‎ noted carbon scientist Michio Inagaki and his coauthors cover the most recent advances in carbon materials‎,‎ including new techniques and processes‎,‎ carbon materials synthesis‎,‎ and up‎-to‎-date descriptions of current carbon‎-based materials‎,‎ trends and applications‎.‎ Beginning with the synthesis and preparation of nanocarbons‎,‎ carbon nanotubes‎,‎ and graphenes‎,‎ the book then reviews recently developed carbonization techniques‎,‎ such as templating‎,‎ electrospinning‎,‎ foaming‎,‎ stress graphitization‎,‎ and the formation of glass‎-like carbon‎.‎ The last third of the book is devoted to applications‎,‎ featuring coverage of carbon materials for energy storage‎,‎ electrochemical capacitors‎,‎ lithium‎-ion rechargeable batteries‎,‎ and adsorptive storage of hydrogen and methane for environmental protection‎,‎ photocatalysis‎,‎ spilled oil recovery‎,‎ and nuclear applications of isotropic high‎-density graphite‎.‎ Features include‎:‎ a progression from synthesis through modern carbonization techniques to applications gives you a thorough understanding of carbon materials‎;‎ covers a wide range of precursor materials‎,‎ preparation techniques‎,‎ and characteristics to inspire your own development of carbonization techniques‎,‎ carbon materials and applications‎;‎ and an pplications‎-oriented chapters include timely content on hot topics such as the engineering of carbon nanofibers and carbon materials for various energy‎-related applications‎.‎