abstract |
The present invention relates to an ordered mesoporous carbon and method for manufacturing the ordered mesoporous carbon which is made from a surfactant, a carbon precursor, water (possibly mixed with an acid) and a water immiscible oil. In addition, the present invention relates to a method of formulating a composition which is used to manufacture the ordered mesoporous carbon. Moreover, the present invention relates to an activated carbon which is made by partially oxidizing an ordered mesoporous carbon. |