Graphene-Based Materials: Synthesis and Applications

Graphene, a two-dimensional (2D) material, has fascinated the scientific world thanks to its remarkable electrical, mechanical, optical, biological, and thermal properties. Graphene-based materials have been used in a variety of new applications, including next-generation electronics, sensors, solar energy conversion, energy storage, batteries, field-emitting devices, and more. Commercialization of graphene-based materials and their novel application necessitate the development of synthesis methods capable of fabricating high-quality, large-scale graphene. Various methods for synthesizing graphene have emerged over a duration of few decades, and it will be noteworthy to compile a list of the most notable approaches and applications. This chapter mainly focuses on recent progress in the production of graphene and their applications, as well as attempts to summarize and document advancements in graphene research and future prospects.