Graphene synthesis: relationship to applications

Graphene is a true wonder material that promises much in a variety of applications that include electronic devices, supercapacitors, batteries, composites, flexible transparent displays and sensors. This review highlights the different methods available for the synthesis of graphene and discusses th...

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Published in:Nanoscale 2013-01, Vol.5 (1), p.38-51
Main Authors: Edwards, Rebecca S, Coleman, Karl S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crystallization - methods
Electronics - instrumentation
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure Analysis
Graphite - chemistry
Macromolecular Substances - chemistry
Molecular Conformation
Nanostructures - chemistry
Nanostructures - ultrastructure
Nanotechnology - methods
Particle Size
Surface Properties
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Summary:Graphene is a true wonder material that promises much in a variety of applications that include electronic devices, supercapacitors, batteries, composites, flexible transparent displays and sensors. This review highlights the different methods available for the synthesis of graphene and discusses the viability and practicalities of using the materials produced via these methods for different graphene-based applications. This review details the synthesis of graphene and discusses the practicalities of using the different materials produced for graphene applications.
ISSN:2040-3364
2040-3372
DOI:10.1039/c2nr32629a