Graphene Synthesis and Its Recent Advances in Applications—A Review
Anuluxan Santhiran, Poobalasuntharam Iyngaran, Poobalasingam Abiman, Navaratnarajah Kuganathan
Abstract
Owing to the remarkable chemical and physical properties, graphene has been widely investigated by researchers over the last 15 years. This review summarizes major synthetic methods such as mechanical exfoliation, liquid phase exfoliation, unzipping of carbon nanotube, oxidation-reduction, arc discharge, chemical vapor deposition, and epitaxial growth of graphene in silicon carbide. Recent advances in the application of graphene in graphene-based lithium ion batteries, supercapacitors, electrochemical sensors, transparent electrodes and environmental based remedies are discussed.
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