Graphene and Related Nanomaterials: Properties and Applications

Graphene and Related Nanomaterials: Properties and Applications outlines the physics and the applications of graphene-related materials, including graphene, graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes. The first chapter introduces the physics of graphene and related nanomaterials. The following sections deal with different applications spanning from gas sensors to non-volatile memories and supercapacitors. The book also covers spintronics for graphene. In each chapter, specific applications are explained in a detailed way. This book will appeal to materials scientists and engineers looking to understand more about the nature of graphene and how it is currently being used.

Explains how particular physical properties of graphene make it suitable for specific applicationsExplores current applications in sensing and energyAssesses the challenges of using carbon nanomaterials in engineering and evaluates future opportunitiesAppeals to materials scientists and engineers looking to understand more about the nature of graphene and how it is currently being used

1. Carbon and its new allotropes: Fullerene, Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene 2. Non-volatile memories based on graphene based nanomaterials 3. Graphene Supercapacitors: when material drives innovation 4. The Graphene's cousins from dream to reality: critical review 5. Graphene and Spintronics, the good match? 6. Graphene, microelectronics/nanoelectronics and more than that...