One-pot synthesis of silicon carbide from a non-formalin iminosilane-resorcinol composite

We synthesized β-SiC via carbothermal reduction of an iminosilane resorcinol composite, avoiding formaldehyde and orthosilicate. 3C–SiC formed at 1500 °C, yielding 3C–SiC and SiC–C composites (surface area: 126 m 2 g −1 ), suitable for catalyst support.