Self-organized macroporous thin carbon films for supported metal catalysis.

Highlights: [•] One step synthesis of macroporous polymer and carbon sub-micron films by spin coating. [•] Dewetting produces films with hole density in the range of 108–109 percm2. [•] Composite carbon/nanoparticle films compatible with roll-to-roll processing. [•] Catalytic conversion of para-nitrophenol to para-aminophenol by Ag/carbon composite. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]