Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Carbon Nanostructures

Abstract

Carbon nanomaterials, especially graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), are among the most widely studied materials owing to their unique properties spanning from high specific surface area, to excellent electrical and thermal conductivities, flexibility, and optical properties [Smith & Rodrigues, 2015; Yu et al., 2013]. Carbon nanomaterials show significant promises as electrode materials, conductive agents, etc., in energy generation and storage. This chapter focusses on synthesis, characterization, and key properties of carbon nanomaterials such as graphene and CNTs. We have briefly discussed different methods of synthesis of graphene and CNTs and the properties resulting from these methods. © 2024 World Scientific Publishing Company.