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The rise of chiral carbon nanomaterials: From chirality-governed mechanisms to future environmental applications.

Yalian Tang, Yuke Zhu, Haoran Liu, Wantong Zhao, Yingjian Zhou, Ye Tang, Da Ouyang, Kun Tian, Xiangyong Zheng, Min Zhao and 1 more

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Review in iScience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Yalian TangSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Yuke ZhuSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Haoran LiuSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Wantong ZhaoSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Yingjian ZhouSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Ye TangSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Da OuyangKey Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
Kun TianChongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China.
Xiangyong ZhengSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Min ZhaoSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Ruihuan ChenSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325000, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chiral carbon nanomaterials (CCNMs) are gaining interest for environmental remediation and sustainable energy because chirality can modulate optical, electronic, and molecular recognition behaviors. This review summarizes recent advances in CCNMs synthesis, chirality-derived physicochemical properties, and representative application systems. We highlight how chiral structures regulate charge transfer, exciton separation, and catalytic pathways in pollutant removal, solar energy conversion, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and bioelectrochemical energy generation. We also discuss current barriers to broader implementation, including limited chirality-controlled synthesis, the underexplored role of chiral carbon-based nanozymes, and uncertainties surrounding long-term environmental fate. By linking chiral design principles with functional performance across environmental and energy contexts, this review provides a conceptual framework and practical guidance for advancing CCNMs toward scalable sustainable technologies.

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materials sciencenanomaterials

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PMID42006336
PMCPMC13091473

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