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2014 | Buch

The Handbook of Graphene Electrochemistry

verfasst von: Dale A. C. Brownson, Craig E. Banks

Verlag: Springer London

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Graphene has grasped the attention of academia and industry world-wide due its unique structure and reported advantageous properties. This was reflected via the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics being awarded for groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene. One particular area in which graphene has been extensively explored is electrochemistry where it is potentially the world’s thinnest electrode material. Graphene has been widely reported to perform beneficially over existing electrode materials when used within energy production or storage devices and when utilised to fabricate electrochemical sensors.

This book charts the history of graphene, depicting how it has made an impact in the field of electrochemistry and how scientists are trying to unravel its unique properties, which has, surprisingly led to its fall from grace in some areas. A fundamental introduction into Graphene Electrochemistry is given, through which readers can acquire the tools required to effectively explain and interpret the vast array of graphene literature. The readers is provided with the appropriate insights required to be able to design and implement diligent electrochemical experiments when utilising graphene as an electrode material.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction to Graphene
Abstract
In this chapter we first explore the fascinating story behind graphene’s emergence onto the scientific horizon, thereafter focusing on the various methodologies for fabricating graphene before finally depicting the truly outstanding and exceptional properties of graphene to be reported in the literature, which have captured the imagination of scientists in a plethora of disciplines.
Dale A. C. Brownson, Craig E. Banks
Chapter 2. Interpreting Electrochemistry
Abstract
This chapter introduces readers to the important aspects of electrochemistry which allow a greater understanding and appreciation of the subject, which can then be applied in later chapters where graphene is utilised as an electrode material.
Dale A. C. Brownson, Craig E. Banks
Chapter 3. The Electrochemistry of Graphene
Abstract
In this chapter we overview recent developments made by researchers to fundamentally understand the electrochemical behaviour of graphene as an electrode material. However, before considering graphene, it is insightful to first overview graphite and other graphitic surfaces, where a significant amount of information has been gathered over many decades of research, which can be built upon and applied to developing insights into graphene electrochemistry.
Dale A. C. Brownson, Craig E. Banks
Chapter 4. Graphene Applications
Abstract
In the earlier chapters we have observed the various electrochemical studies that aim to extend our fundamental knowledge of graphene electrochemistry. An area which greatly supports this is the use of graphene as an electrode material in the field of electroanalysis and also in energy storage/conversion. This chapter provides insights into the utilisation of graphene as an electrode material in electrochemical-based sensor and energy related devices/applications. Through constructive inspection and critical analysis of these exciting fields we allow readers to draw their own conclusions regarding the impact that graphene will exhibit in these areas.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Handbook of Graphene Electrochemistry
verfasst von
Dale A. C. Brownson
Craig E. Banks
Copyright-Jahr
2014
Verlag
Springer London
Electronic ISBN
978-1-4471-6428-9
Print ISBN
978-1-4471-6427-2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6428-9

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