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Graphene and Related Nanomaterials

Properties and Applications

  • 1st Edition - October 16, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Paolo Bondavalli
  • Language: English

Graphene and Related Nanomaterials: Properties and Applications outlines the physics and the applications of graphene-related materials, including graphene, graphene oxide and… Read more

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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.

Key features

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

Readership

Materials Scientists and Engineers working in graphene and other carbon nanomaterials

Table of contents

1. Carbon and its new allotropes: Fullerene, Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene2. Non-volatile memories based on graphene based nanomaterials3. Graphene Supercapacitors: when material drives innovation4. The Graphene's cousins from dream to reality: critical review5. Graphene and Spintronics, the good match?6. Graphene, microelectronics/nanoelectronics and more than that...

Review quotes

"This is an outstanding book on graphene and related materials, including carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (R-GO). Four chapters cover the fabrication, fundamental properties, and characterization of carbon-based materials and devices. This book will be useful for researchers working in graphene materials in the applied physics, chemistry, and materials science areas."—MRS Bulletin

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 16, 2017
  • Language: English

About the author

PB

Paolo Bondavalli

His research interests include graphene, carbon nanotubes, spintronics, and new nanomaterials for energy and energy storage. He is an R&D manager and nanomaterial/technology expert
Affiliations and expertise
Head of the nanomaterial team, Thales Research and Technology, France

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