Chemically derived graphene: functionalization, properties and applications

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A comprehensive overview of the recent and state-of-the-art research on chemically derived graphene materials for different applications. Abstract: A comprehensive overview of the recent and state-of-the-art research on chemically derived graphene materials for different applications.  Read more... Content: Front Cover Chemically Derived Graphene: Functionalization, Properties and Applications Preface Contents Chapter 1 -- Introduction to Chemically Derived Graphene 1.1 General Background of Graphite and Its Derivatives 1.2 Preparation Methods and State-of-the-art Research Progress 1.2.1 Chemical Oxidation-Exfoliation-Reduction of Graphite 1.2.2 Liquid Exfoliation 1.2.3 Solid Exfoliation by Ball Milling 1.2.4 Intercalation-Exfoliation 1.2.5 Large-scale Manufacturing Processes 1.3 Properties of Chemically Derived Graphene 1.3.1 Physical Properties 1.3.2 Chemical Properties 1.3.2.1 Functionalization with Polymers1.3.2.2 Functionalization with Ceramic Matrices 1.3.2.3 Functionalization with Metals 1.3.2.4 Functionalization with Metal Oxides 1.3.3 Thermal Properties 1.3.4 Electrical Properties 1.3.5 Electrochemical Properties 1.3.6 Mechanical Properties 1.4 Challenges for the Development of Chemically Derived Graphene 1.4.1 Technical Challenges 1.4.2 Economic Challenges 1.4.3 Environmental and Safety Challenges References Chapter 2 -- Preparation and Characteristics of Edge-functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets and Their Applications 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Preparation of EFGnPs2.2.1 EFGnPs by Friedel-Crafts Acylation 2.2.2 EFGnPs by Mechanochemical Reaction 2.3 Edge-selectivity of EFGnPs 2.4 Tuning the Multifunctionality of EFGnPs 2.5 Dispersibility and Average Layer Number of EFGnPs 2.6 Applications of EFGnPs 2.6.1 Plastic Additives 2.6.2 Flame Retardants 2.6.3 Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysts in Fuel Cells 2.6.4 Counter-electrodes for Dye-sensitized Solar Cells 2.6.5 Anode Materials for Li-ion Batteries 2.6.6 Electrode Materials for Vanadium Redox-flow Batteries 2.6.7 Electrode Materials for Electrical Double-layer Capacitors (EDLCs)2.7 Perspective 2.8 Summary Acknowledgements References Chapter 3 -- Functionalization of Chemically Derived Graphene as Electrode Materials for Fuel Cells 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Graphene-supported Pt and Pt-alloys as Highly Efficient Catalysts 3.2.1 Pt/Graphene-based Electrode Materials for the HOR 3.2.2 Pt/Graphene-based Electrode Materials for the ORR 3.2.3 Pt/Graphene-based Electrode Materials for the MOR 3.3 Graphene-based Composites as Non-noble Metal Electrocatalysts 3.3.1 Graphene-based Non-noble Metal Composites for the HOR3.3.2 Graphene-based Non-noble Metal Composites for the ORR 3.4 Concluding Remarks Acknowledgements References Chapter 4 -- Functionalization of Chemically Derived Graphene for Solar Energy Conversion 4.1 Functionalized Graphene: Properties and Basic Principles for the Enhancement of Its Properties 4.2 Functionalization of Graphene for Solar Energy Harvesting 4.3 Applications of Functionalized Graphene for Solar-to-energy Conversion 4.3.1 Photovoltaic Systems 4.3.2 Photochemical Systems 4.3.3 Photoelectrochemical Systems