Solvothermal synthesis of Silicon Carbide nanomaterials

The study on the preparation of a series of silicon carbide nanomaterials, including 1D nanowires, nanobelts, nanorods, 2D nanosheets, hollow spheres, and so on, via solvothermal technique is summarized in this article. Meanwhile, SiC@C composite materials can be produced in the case of excess carbon sources. Silicon carbide nanomaterials can also be prepared by using waste plastics as carbon source, which provides a new route to the recycling and reutilization of waste plastics. Moreover, the synthesis temperature can be effectively decreased by using iodine and sulfur as additives, indicating the unique advantage of solvothermal technique in the preparation of silicon carbide nanomaterials.