GRAPHENE, THE NEXT GENERATION NANOCARBON: SYNTHESIS, PROPERTIES AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Graphene, the most popular next generation nanocarbon has been in the spotlight from a very long time due to its magnificent properties such as high Young’s modulus, high electron mobility, high thermal conductivity, greater surface area, strength and flexibility. Due to these exceptional features, they are in high demand in various fields. The applications of these advantageous materials are linked to the properties they possess. In this chapter, new developments and trends regarding the different synthesis routes for graphene production, their properties and applications have been summarized