Graphene and Its Nanocomposites Derivatives: Synthesis, Properties, and Their Applications in Water Treatment, Gas Sensor, and Solar Cell Fields

  • Sahar A. Mousa
  • , Sohaila Z. Noby
  • , Ahmed Esmail Shalan*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Graphene and its derivatives have remarkable properties such as high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, large surface area, excellent hydrophilicity, and significant thermal and barrier properties. Graphene oxides and its composites can be synthesized using simple top-down procedures. Graphene is a 2D material that consists of SP2 carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure. Graphene oxides can be prepared from graphene, which allows functionalizing the material to achieve more significant advantages via controlling the role of the oxygen groups. Moreover, it reveals a desirable ability to form nanocomposites with various materials categories such as metals, semiconductors, metal oxides, and polymers. Graphene and its derivatives nanocomposites have been applied in extensive technological applications in electronic, biological, engineering, energy production, and energy storage. Herein, we will briefly introduce Graphene and its derivatives nanocomposites synthesis techniques, and impressive properties. We will specifically show their promising performance in separated applications such as water treatment gas sensors, and solar cell applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEngineering Materials
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages95-128
Number of pages34
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameEngineering Materials
ISSN (Print)1612-1317
ISSN (Electronic)1868-1212

Keywords

  • Gas sensor
  • Graphene
  • Graphene oxides
  • Nanocomposite
  • Reduced graphene oxides
  • Solar cell device
  • Synthesis
  • Water treatment

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Graphene and Its Nanocomposites Derivatives: Synthesis, Properties, and Their Applications in Water Treatment, Gas Sensor, and Solar Cell Fields'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this