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Edge Functionalization of Graphene and Two‐Dimensional Covalent Organic Polymers for Energy Conversion and Storage
Author(s) -
Xiang Zhonghua,
Dai Quanbin,
Chen JianFeng,
Dai Liming
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201505788
Subject(s) - graphene , surface modification , materials science , basal plane , covalent bond , polymer , nanotechnology , chemical modification , enhanced data rates for gsm evolution , chemical engineering , polymer chemistry , organic chemistry , composite material , chemistry , telecommunications , computer science , engineering , crystallography
Edge functionalization by selectively attaching chemical moieties at the edge of graphene sheets with minimal damage of the carbon basal plane can impart solubility, film‐forming capability, and electrocatalytic activity, while largely retaining the physicochemical properties of the pristine graphene. The resultant edge‐functionalized graphene materials (EFGs) are attractive for various potential applications. Here, a focused, concise review on the synthesis of EFGs is presented, along with their 2D covalent organic polymer (2D COP) analogues, as energy materials. The versatility of edge‐functionalization is revealed for producing tailor‐made graphene and COP materials for efficient energy conversion and storage.