Handbook of Graphene, Volume 1

<p><i>Handbook of Graphene, Volume 1,</i> essentially focuses on graphene growth, synthesis, and functionalization in order to realize optimized graphene-based nanostructures which can be utilized for various applications. This handbook provides detailed and up-to-date overviews of the synthesis and functionalization of graphene on various substrates (metallic and semiconducting), their properties and possible application methods. In particular, the chapters cover:</p> <p>-       Optimization of graphene growth and challenges for synthesis of high-quality graphene and graphite in metallic materials;</p> <p>-       Exfoliation of graphene sheets obtained by sonication, ball milling and use of polymers and surfactants;</p> <p>-       Structure, electronic properties, functionalization methods, and prospects of epitaxial graphene grown on hexagonal and cubic silicon carbide substrates;</p> <p>-       Growth of graphene on Si(111) wafers via direct deposition of solid-state carbon atom and characterization of graphene-on-silicon films;</p> <p>-       Chemical reactivity and modification of electronical properties of graphene grown on Ni(111);</p> <p>-       Enhancement of the cell wall strength and stability of foam structure utilizing graphene;</p> <p>-       Influence of applied strain and magnetic field on the electronic and transport properties of graphene with different kinds of defects;</p> <p>-       Application of hydrogen functionalized graphene in spintronic nanodevices;</p> <p>-       Electrochemistry and catalytic properties of graphene-based materials;</p> <p>-       Functionalization of graphene with molecules and/or nanoparticles for advanced applications such as flexible electronics, biological systems, ink-jet applications and coatings;</p> <p>-       Graphene-based composite materials devoted to electrochemical applications such as supercapacitors, lithium ion batteries and electrode material;</p> <p>-       Three-dimensional graphene-based structures which preserve the intrinsic properties of 2D graphene and provide advanced functionalities with desired characteristics in a wide range of applications such as sensors, batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, etc.;</p> <p>-       Carbon allotropes between diamond and graphite, which allow creating semiconductor properties in graphene and related structures.</p> <p>The 18 chapters of this handbook represent deep and very stimulating contributions to the processes of growth, synthesis and functionalization of graphene for several potential applications.</p> <p>This book is intended for students and active researchers in the field of graphene who are currently investigating the fundamental properties of this amazing low-dimensional material and its applications in micro- and nanotechnologies. It is also necessary reading for entrepreneurs and industrialists because it discusses a variety of possible applications of graphene and different ways of improving the quality of synthesized graphene.</p>