# Introduction to carbon nanoarchitectonics for advanced applications in energy, environment and bio

**Authors:** Katsuhiko Ariga, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Qingmin Ji

PMC · DOI: 10.1039/d6na90009g · Nanoscale Advances · 2026-02-17

## TL;DR

This editorial introduces carbon nanoarchitectonics and highlights its role in energy, environmental, and biomedical applications.

## Contribution

The paper outlines recent advancements and applications of carbon nanoarchitectonics in multiple fields.

## Key findings

- Carbon nanoarchitectonics has shown promise in energy-related technologies.
- Applications in environmental and biomedical fields are also being explored.
- The themed issue showcases recent progress in the field.

## Abstract

This editorial summarizes the history and outlines the importance of carbon nanoarchitectonics together with recent examples of energy, the environment, and bio-related applications.

Katsuhiko Ariga, Lok Kumar Shrestha and Qingmin Ji introduce the Nanoscale Advances themed issue on carbon nanoarchitectonics for advanced applications in energy, environment and bio.

## Full-text entities

- **Chemicals:** graphene (MESH:D006108), -walled (-), Ru (MESH:D012428), carbon nanotubes (MESH:D037742), sodium thiosulfate (MESH:C017717), carbon dioxide (MESH:D002245), Co (MESH:D003035), dopamine (MESH:D004298), Formaldehyde (MESH:D005557), oxygen (MESH:D010100), zinc (MESH:D015032), graphene oxide (MESH:C000628730), Carbon (MESH:D002244), fullerenes (MESH:D037741), boron nitride (MESH:C017282)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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