Templated mesoporous carbons: Synthesis and applications

Templated mesoporous carbons are reviewed by focusing on their syntheses and applications by classifying with the template used because the resultant mesoporous carbon have their own characteristics in their pore structures depending on the template used. Carbon precursors employed, pore structure control, template performance and characteristics of the resultant carbons are discussed by comparing templating processes, and the applications reported on templated mesoporous carbons are briefly discussed.