Tuning surface oxygen functionalities for high-efficiency NO removal via improved metal dispersion on porous carbon fibers

Key Points

• Enhanced NO removal efficiency was observed due to improved metal dispersion on carbon fibers.
• The study demonstrates a reduction of NO by up to 50% compared to previous methods using standard substrates.
• Application of surface oxygen functionalities significantly influences the adsorption kinetics of NO molecules.
• Results suggest that optimizing these functionalities could lead to broader environmental applications for air quality improvement.