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Utility of Graphene

Graphene is a two-dimensional allotrope of carbon that is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is the thinnest material possible, highly conductive, very strong, and flexible. Graphene has many potential applications such as enhancing the strength and conductivity of other materials, use in batteries and supercapacitors, thermal management solutions, and transparent electrodes. However, challenges remain in producing high quality graphene at low cost and addressing its toxicity. Future applications may include use in medicines, computing, electronics, and water purification.

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Utility of Graphene

Graphene is a two-dimensional allotrope of carbon that is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is the thinnest material possible, highly conductive, very strong, and flexible. Graphene has many potential applications such as enhancing the strength and conductivity of other materials, use in batteries and supercapacitors, thermal management solutions, and transparent electrodes. However, challenges remain in producing high quality graphene at low cost and addressing its toxicity. Future applications may include use in medicines, computing, electronics, and water purification.

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GRAPHENE-A UNIQUE

MATERIAL

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur

Team members:
Pushkar Kumar
Saurabh Kumar Verma
S Rajveer
CONTENTS

• What is Graphene.
• History of Graphene.
• Applications
• Advantages
• Future Challenges
• Future Scope
• References
• Conclusion
WHAT IS GRAPHENE

• Graphene is an allotrope of Carbon.


• It is in a form of 2-Dimesnional Hexagonal Structure.
• An Aromatic molecule found in many forms such as single or bi layer sheets, nano
ribbons, graphene quantum dots etc.
• A basic structural element of other allotropes like graphite, Carbon Nanotubes and
fullerenes.
• The global market of graphene has reached 9m$ with most of demand coming from
research and development wings, clearly showing its importance.
If you have ever written with a pencil you have made
graphene
HISTORY
TIMELINE OF GRAPHENE

• 1947 • Theoretical study of electrical properties of graphene –


“a single graphite sheet”
• 2004 • First isolation of graphene by Andre Geim and
Konstantin Novoselov, from bulk graphite
• 2007 • Freestanding graphene nanomembranes experimentally
isolated.
• 2008 • Liquid-phase exfoliation of graphene produces graphene
inks.
• 2009 • Graphene used as transparent electrodes – ideal for
displays and solar cells .
• Quantum resistance standard based on graphene
• 2010 propose.
• Large-scale fabrication of graphene and graphene-based
• 2012 touch screen displays.
• 2013 • Demonstration of graphene photodetectors with high
gain.
• Graphene Flagship launched to commercialize graphene
technologies within 10 years.
APPLICATIONS
• Graphene is the world's strongest material, and so
can be used to enhance the strength of other
materials.
• Adding even a trade amount of graphene to plastics,
metals or other materials can make these materials
much stronger - or lighter (as you can use less
amount of material to achieve the same strength).
• Graphene is the world's most conductive material to heat.
• Graphene is a super thin, flexible material that's capable of conducting
electricity.
• As graphene is also strong and light, it means that it is a great material to
make heat-spreading solutions, such as heat sinks.
• This could be useful in both microelectronics (for example to make LED
lighting more efficient and longer lasting) and also in larger applications -
for example thermal foils for mobile devices.
• Because graphene is the world's thinnest material, it is also the
material with the highest surface-area to volume ratio.
• This makes graphene a very promising material to be used in
batteries and supercapacitors.
• Graphene may enable devices that can store more energy - and
charge faster, too.
• Graphene can also be used to enhance fuel-cells.
ADVANTAGES

• It is ultralight and also immensely tough and flexible.


• It is thinnest material possible and it is completely transparent
which can transmit more than 90 % of the light.
• It is ultimate conductor and it can function as perfect barrier.
• It can be used in clothing which uses graphene based photo-
voltaic cells as well as super conductors. Due to this tablets and
mobile phones can be charged in minutes while in the pockets
itself.
FUTURE CHALLENGES

• Creation of high-quality graphene is expensive and complex


process.
• In order to grow graphene, toxic chemicals are being used at high
temperatures. Due to this it exhibits toxic qualities.
• It is susceptive to oxidative atmosphere.
Future Scope
1. Medicines
2. Computing
3. Electronics
4. Water Purification
REFRENCES

www.graphenea.com
www.graphene-info.com
www.graphene-battery.net
www.AZANANO.com
www.cleverism.com
CONCLUSION

Graphene has a wide number of applications and a great


scope in the future. Due to its unique properties, it is
correctly regarded as the wonder material. As discussed
before, it has lot of advantages. Thus, we can say for sure
that in the foreseeable future, it will prove to be one of
the most important materials for mankind.
THANK YOU

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