(515d) Large-Scale Chemical Synthesis of Graphene for Energy Storage and Biological Applications

Interest for two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials such as graphene primarily stems from their unique intrinsic properties, combined with multifunctionality. Graphene exhibits fascinating physical and chemical properties that can be controlled through precise engineering processes. As a result, graphene has found numerous applications in areas such as polymer composites, energy storage, or bioengineering. In the first part of this talk, I will describe the large-scale synthesis of graphene obtained through the oxidation of graphite, followed with a description of the fundamental physical and chemical characteristics of graphene. In the second part, I will explore the promising applications of graphene in the area of energy storage and biology. In particular, I will first analyze and discuss the role of graphene as a component of Li-ion batteries to enhance their performance. Then, I will subsequently cover another example of effective contribution of graphene to the area of biological materials.