Three-dimensional graphene-based spheres and crumpled balls: micro- and nano-structures, synthesis strategies, properties and applications

In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) graphene-based architectures have received considerable research attention, comprising both fundamental studies and investigations of potential applications by a number of researchers who have performed exhaustive examinations of the versatile and astonishing...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inRSC advances Vol. 6; no. 56; pp. 5941 - 5967
Main Authors Nazarian-Samani, Masoud, Kim, Hyun-Kyung, Park, Sang-Hoon, Youn, Hee-Chang, Mhamane, Dattakumar, Lee, Suk-Woo, Kim, Myeong-Seong, Jeong, Jun-Hui, Haghighat-Shishavan, Safa, Roh, Kwang-Chul, Kashani-Bozorg, Seyed Farshid, Kim, Kwang-Bum
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2016
Subjects
Architecture
Devices
Electronics
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Synthesis
Thermal conductivity
Three dimensional
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) graphene-based architectures have received considerable research attention, comprising both fundamental studies and investigations of potential applications by a number of researchers who have performed exhaustive examinations of the versatile and astonishing properties of these 3D materials, such as their large surface area, excellent electronic and thermal conductivity, superb chemical, thermal, and electrochemical stability, enhanced active material per area, fast ion and electron transportation, superior mechanical strength, and high flexibility. In this critical review, we comprehensively address the primary advancements in 3D spherical and crumpled-ball graphene-based material synthesis techniques. In addition, we provide an overview of their applications in various types of batteries and supercapacitors, as well as in fuel cells, sensors, catalysts, solar cells, and so on, with the aim of discussing these materials' wide range of interesting properties compared with other types of graphene-based structures. Statistical information based on the available literature, which indicates that energy storage devices are more noteworthy research topics than other applications, is also provided. The discussion is concluded with some personal insights into future research direction opportunities, based on the current status of this field. We believe that this review provides critical insights that will further the understanding of the significance of graphene-based spheres and crumpled balls, and, hence, will aid in the further investigation and enhancement of these high-performance nanomaterials from both an interpretative technological and scientific perspective. 3D spherical and crumpled-ball graphene-based architectures with diverse, fascinating properties and applications are reviewed for the first time.
Bibliography:Kwang-Bum Kim is a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of Yonsei University. He received his BSc degree (1980) from Yonsei University, MSc degree (1982) from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and PhD degree (1991) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is the author or co-author of more than 190 papers, more than 100 talks at conferences, several patents, and many invited talks at international conferences on various aspects of advanced batteries and supercapacitors. The focus of his research has contributed to the synthesis and characterization of graphene, CNT and novel 2D materials for energy storage applications.
Kwang-Chul Roh received his Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University. He is a principle researcher professor in the Energy Environmental Division and Engineering of Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering Technology (KICET). He published more than 70 papers and more than 70 patents. His research interests focus mainly on activated carbon, porous materials, flexible electrodes, and supercapacitors.
Masoud Nazarian-Samani is a PhD candidate in the School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran under the supervision of Prof. S. F. Kashani-Bozorg since 2012, and joined to Prof. K. B. Kim's research group as a visiting student in December 2014. He received his MSc degree in Materials Science and Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology (KNTU), Tehran in 2009, and worked as a senior researcher for more than five years. His current research interests include the synthesis and characterization of holey graphene counterparts and novel 2D materials for next generation batteries.
Seyed Farshid Kashani-Bozorg is an associate professor in the School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran. He received his BSc (1984) and MSc degrees (1986) from University of Tehran, and PhD degree (1996) from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London. He is the author or co-author of more than 40 papers, more than 70 talks at international conferences on various aspects of surface engineering and characterization of metallic and intermetallic materials. The focus of his research has contributed to the surface modification, synthesis and characterization of intermetallic materials for rechargeable batteries.
ObjectType-Article-1
SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1
ObjectType-Feature-2
content type line 23
ISSN:2046-2069
2046-2069
DOI:10.1039/c6ra07485e