The Open Inorganic Chemistry Journal

2008, 2 : 39-49
Published online 2008 April 3. DOI: 10.2174/1874098700802010039
Publisher ID: TOICJ-2-39

Graphenes, One of the Hottest Areas in the Nanotechnology: Attention of Chemists is Needed

Oxana V. Kharissova and Boris I. Kharisov
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México.

ABSTRACT

Synthesis, structure, properties, main reactions, and applications of graphenes are reviewed. It is shown that these compounds possess unique properties, which can be successfully used for a series of applications, mainly as nanodevices and composite materials.

Keywords:

Graphenes, graphite, thin films.