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The Application of Graphene and Its Derivatives to Energy Conversion, Storage, and Environmental and Biosensing Devices
Author(s) -
Ali Tahir Asif,
Ullah Habib,
Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu,
Asri Mat Teridi Mohd,
Devadoss Anitha,
Sundaram Senthilarasu
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the chemical record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.61
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1528-0691
pISSN - 1527-8999
DOI - 10.1002/tcr.201500279
Subject(s) - graphene , nanotechnology , supercapacitor , materials science , energy storage , energy transformation , photocatalysis , biosensor , solar energy , chemistry , electrode , electrochemistry , physics , organic chemistry , electrical engineering , engineering , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics , catalysis , power (physics)
Graphene (GR) and its derivatives are promising materials on the horizon of nanotechnology and material science and have attracted a tremendous amount of research interest in recent years. The unique atom‐thick 2D structure with sp 2 hybridization and large specific surface area, high thermal conductivity, superior electron mobility, and chemical stability have made GR and its derivatives extremely attractive components for composite materials for solar energy conversion, energy storage, environmental purification, and biosensor applications. This review gives a brief introduction of GR's unique structure, band structure engineering, physical and chemical properties, and recent energy‐related progress of GR‐based materials in the fields of energy conversion (e.g., photocatalysis, photoelectrochemical water splitting, CO 2 reduction, dye‐sensitized and organic solar cells, and photosensitizers in photovoltaic devices) and energy storage (batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors). The vast coverage of advancements in environmental applications of GR‐based materials for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, gas sensing, and removal of heavy‐metal ions is presented. Additionally, the use of graphene composites in the biosensing field is discussed. We conclude the review with remarks on the challenges, prospects, and further development of GR‐based materials in the exciting fields of energy, environment, and bioscience.