Features

• Covers all aspects of graphene from synthesis to applications
• Introduces and categorizes the various available carbon-based nanomaterials such as CNTs, carbon nanofiber, graphene, and fullerenes and briefly explains their important possible applications
• Discusses the important characterization techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and x-ray diffraction
• Examines graphene as a transducer for electrochemical sensing and biosensing
• Explores applications of graphene for energy storage in hydrogen storage systems, lithium batteries, and supercapacitors

Summary

This book describes the different methods of graphene's synthesis, their characterization, and application in several major research areas. It begins with a brief introduction to various carbon based nanomaterials and categorizes the different types of carbon based nanomaterials. The authors then discuss important applications of graphene, including use as tranducer for electrochemical sensing and biosensing and energy storage. The book then explores the fundamentals of graphene and these applications.