Graphene based materials: Past, present and future

    Authors

    V. Singh; D. Joung; L. Zhai; S. Das; S. I. Khondaker;S. Seal

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Prog. Mater. Sci.

    Keywords

    CHEMICALLY DERIVED GRAPHENE; LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES; EXFOLIATED GRAPHITE; OXIDE; SOLUTION-PROCESSABLE GRAPHENE; CARBON NANOTUBE ELECTRODES; SENSITIZED SOLAR-CELLS; SINGLE-LAYER GRAPHENE; FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS; IN-SITU POLYMERIZATION; HIGH-QUALITY GRAPHENE; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    Graphene, a two dimensional monoatomic thick building block of a carbon allotrope, has emerged as an exotic material of the 21st century, and received world-wide attention due to its exceptional charge transport, thermal, optical, and mechanical properties. Graphene and its derivatives are being studied in nearly every field of science and engineering. Recent progress has shown that the graphene-based materials can have a profound impact on electronic and optoelectronic devices, chemical sensors, nanocomposites and energy storage. The aim of this review article is to provide a comprehensive scientific progress of graphene to date and evaluate its future perspective. Various synthesis processes of single layer graphene, graphene nanoribbons, chemically derived graphene, and graphene-based polymer and nano particle composites are reviewed. Their structural, thermal, optical, and electrical properties were also discussed along with their potential applications. The article concludes with a brief discussion on the impact of graphene and related materials on the environment, its toxicological effects and its future prospects in this rapidly emerging field. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

    Journal Title

    Progress in Materials Science

    Volume

    56

    Issue/Number

    8

    Publication Date

    1-1-2011

    Document Type

    Review

    Language

    English

    First Page

    1178

    Last Page

    1271

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000292470300002

    ISSN

    0079-6425

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