Mechanochemical conversion of elemental sulfur into functional sulfur nanomaterials for promising applications

Key Points

• Mechanochemistry enables the effective transformation of elemental sulfur into nanomaterials, enhancing their functionalities.
• The review presents a historical perspective on mechanochemical processes, detailing advancements in sulfur nanomaterials.
• Synthesis of functional sulfur nanomaterials can lead to promising applications in various fields, including electronics and catalysis.
• Understanding mechanochemical approaches may inform future research directions in nanomaterial development.