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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Chemistry

Background:

  • Graphene exhibits remarkable properties but faces challenges in practical applications due to its zero band gap and low reactivity.
  • Large-scale production and intrinsic material limitations hinder widespread use of pristine graphene.
  • Surface functionalization offers a promising route to tailor graphene's properties for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in the molecular functionalization of graphene.
  • To explore both covalent and non-covalent strategies for modifying graphene's surface.
  • To highlight how functionalization addresses graphene's inherent limitations for broader applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing organic building blocks for surface modification of graphene.
  • Employing both covalent chemical modifications and non-covalent interactions.
  • Investigating functionalization of surface-supported graphene.

Main Results:

  • Surface functionalization effectively modifies graphene's structural, electronic, and chemical properties.
  • Both covalent and non-covalent methods are viable for tailoring graphene's characteristics.
  • Overcoming limitations like zero band gap and low reactivity is achievable through functionalization.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular functionalization is key to unlocking graphene's full application potential.
  • Tailoring graphene's surface properties enables its use in a wider range of technologies.
  • Continued research in functionalization protocols is crucial for advancing graphene-based innovations.