Simple Synthesis of Graphitic Ordered Mesoporous Carbon Materials by a Solid‐State Method Using Metal Phthalocyanines

Law and order: When metal phthalocyanines are used as the carbon precursor, pseudo-solid-state in situ chemical vapor deposition on mesoporous silica yields highly graphitic mesoporous carbon materials (see TEM image) with ordered pore structure, high surface area, and high pore volume. This simple synthetic route is suitable for bulk production, and the high degree of graphitization is enhanced by the catalytic action of the metal. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.