Graphene Synthesis
Book chapter, 2016

Methods for the synthesis of graphene are highlighted in this chapter. Either graphite or small molecules can be used as the source of graphene. Wet-chemical methods for the direct delamination of graphene starting from graphite will be highlighted, as well as methods that involve chemical functionalization of graphene layers of graphite. Especially, the chemical functionalization can provide solution processable precursors to graphene that allow the integration of graphene in matrices or devices. However, synthesis of graphene from macromolecules remains a challenge, although there is promising progress. Further, the confusion in the literature about the term graphene, few-layer graphene, and graphite is clarified. Therefore, information will be given that makes it possible to distinguish between these. Furthermore, emphasis is laid on the polydispersity of graphene in many terms, such as the size of flakes or the density of defects.

Synthesis

Chemical vapor deposition

Exfoliation

Graphene oxide

Graphite

Graphene

Author

Siegfried Eigler

Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Graphene Technology: From Laboratory to Fabrication

19-61
978-352768754-1 (ISBN)

Subject Categories

Nano Technology

Organic Chemistry

DOI

10.1002/9783527687541.ch2

ISBN

978-352768754-1

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Created

10/8/2017