Graphene Materials Advanced Applications

Graphene is, basically, a single atomic layer of graphite, an abundant mineral that is an allotrope of carbon that is made up of very tightly bonded carbon atoms organized into a hexagonal lattice. What makes graphene so special is its sp2 hybridization and very thin atomic thickness (of 0.345 Nm). These properties are what enable graphene to break so many records in terms of strength, electricity, and heat conduction (as well as many others). This book gathers valuable information about many advanced applications of graphene (electrical, optical, environmental, cells, capacitors, etc).

Graphene is a super thin and strong material with potential to revolutionize the field of technology. As such, graphene is quickly attracting attention from researchers seeking to identify new concepts and applications of this “supermaterial.” Graphene Production and Application is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand source of information on the advances in the growing research on graphene. Written by experts in the field, this book covers the topics of synthetic approaches, characterization techniques, and applications of graphene. It is ideally suited for a broad range of readers including students, instructors, and professionals.

This book comprehensively reviews recent and emerging applications of carbon nanotubes and graphene materials in a wide range of sectors. Detailed applications include structural materials, ballistic materials, energy storage and conversion, batteries, supercapacitors, smart sensors, environmental protection, nanoelectronics, optoelectronic and photovoltaics, thermoelectric, and conducting wires. It further covers human and structural health monitoring, and thermal management applications. Key selling features: Exclusively takes an application-oriented approach to cover emerging areas in carbon nanotubes and graphene Covers fundamental and applied knowledge related to carbon nanomaterials Includes advanced applications like human and structural health monitoring, smart sensors, ballistic protection and so forth Discusses novel applications such as thermoelectrics along with environmental protection related application Explores aspects of energy storage, generation and conversion including batteries, supercapacitors, and photovoltaics This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in electrical, nanomaterials, chemistry, and other related areas.

Graphene and its derivatives are potential nanomaterials currently being widely investigated for diverse applications due to its exceptional mechanical, electrical, physical, and chemical properties. Examples of the applications include drug delivery, shape memory polymers, gene delivery, biosensor, tissue engineering, flexible electronic devices, antibacterial composites, photovoltaic devices, and physical sensors. Its excellent properties can be used to develop smart nanomaterials with enhanced properties for various advanced applications. There is no doubt that graphene-based nanomaterials are helping to develop next generation technologies with enhancing properties to change people's lifestyles. This book provides an overview of recent research and development of synthesis of graphene and its applications.

This unique multidisciplinary 8-volume set focuses on the emerging issues concerning graphene materials and provides a shared platform for both researcher and industry. The Handbook of Graphene comprises a set of 8 individual volumes that brings an interdisciplinary perspective to accomplish a more detailed understanding of the interplay between the synthesis, structure, characterization, processing, applications and performance of the advanced materials. The Handbook of Graphene comprises 140 chapters from world renowned experts. Volume 1 is solely focused on Growth, Synthesis, and Functionalization of Graphene. Some of the important topics include but not limited to: Graphite in metallic materials-growths, structures and defects of spheroidal graphite in ductile iron; synthesis and quality optimization; methods of synthesis and physico-chemical properties of fluorographenes; graphene-SiC reinforced hybrid composite foam: response to high strain rate deformation; atomic structure and electronic properties of few-layer graphene on SiC(001); features and prospects for epitaxial graphene on SiC; graphitic carbon/graphene on Si(111) via direct deposition of solid-state carbon atoms: growth mechanism and film characterization; chemical reactivity and variation in electronical properties of graphene on Ni(111) and reduced graphene oxide; chlorophyll and graphene: a new paradigm of biomimetic symphony; graphene structures: from preparations to applications; three-dimensional graphene-based structures: production methods, properties and applications; electrochemistry of graphene materials; hydrogen functionalized graphene nanostructure material for spintronic application; the impact of uniaxial strain and defect pattern on magnetoelectronic and transport properties of graphene; exploiting graphene as an efficient catalytic template for organic transformations: synthesis, characterization and activity evaluation of graphene-based catalysts; exfoliated graphene based 2D materials; synthesis and catalytic behaviors; functionalization of graphene with molecules and/or nanoparticles for advanced applications; carbon allotropes "between diamond and graphite": how to create semiconductor properties in graphene and related structures.