Graphene-Skinned Materials: Direct Integration Strategies, Structural Insights, and Multifunctional Applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Graphene possesses unique properties like high carrier mobility and thermal conductivity.
• Graphene's atomic thinness necessitates substrate integration for practical use.
• Graphene-skinned materials offer a solution by in situ depositing graphene films on substrates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review recent advances in graphene-skinned materials.
• To focus on coating methods and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) routes.
• To examine applications and future perspectives.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on graphene-skinned material fabrication.
• Analysis of coating and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques.
• Discussion of characterization tools for quality and interface assessment.

Main Results:

• Graphene-skinned materials effectively combine graphene's properties with conventional materials.
• Coating and CVD are key methods for producing these materials.
• Applications span electromagnetic shielding, thermal management, sensors, and composites.

Conclusions:

• Graphene-skinned materials are a rapidly developing research area.
• Further research is needed for industrial-scale deployment.
• Key challenges and opportunities exist for engineering these advanced materials.