All set to become the standard reference on the topic, this book covers the most important procedures for chemical functionalization, making it an indispensable resource for all chemists, physicists, materials scientists and engineers entering or already working in the field. ...

Why is graphene functionalized?

Proper chemical functionalization of graphene also prevents the agglomeration of single layer graphene during reduction in solvent phase and helps to maintain the inherent properties of graphene. GO has been used widely as a starting material for the synthesis of processable graphene.

How is graphene functionalized?

The organic covalent functionalization reactions of graphene include two general routes: (a) the formation of covalent bonds between free radicals or dienophiles and C═C bonds of pristine graphene and (b) the formation of covalent bonds between organic functional groups and the oxygen groups of GO.