A perspective on nitrogen-doped carbon in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation

Abstract

Nitrogen-doped carbon is a new kind of material that is produced by connecting nitrogen atoms to a carbon material skeleton by chemical bonds. The improvement in physicochemical properties, acid–base properties, and wettability of nitrogen-doped carbon materials can be realized by controlling the defects and nitrogen species, which has wide application prospects. This article introduces the basic knowledge of nitrogen-doped carbon materials, discusses the recent research on the application of nitrogen-doped carbon materials to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) oxidation, and emphasizes the current research emphasis and shortcomings. A perspective on the future of nitrogen-doped carbon materials is offered.