Recent progress in graphene-related nanotechnologies.
Currently there is great interest in graphene-based devices and applications. The main advantages of graphene include excellent conductive and mechanical properties. The applications of graphene cover a wide range of possibilities, from next-generation transistors to light-weight, high-strength composite materials. However, commercial use of graphene will depend on the development of an industrially-viable method of fabricating and handling graphene. The recent advances in manipulating graphene and patents will be reviewed with a focus on the progress of graphene nanoparticle synthesis and applications.
Frazier
Rachel M
RM
Alabama Innovation and Mentoring of Entrepreneurs, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA. rmfrazier@bama.ua.edu
Daly
Daniel T
DT
Swatloski
Richard P
RP
Hathcock
Kevin W
KW
South
Clint R
CR
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