ABSTRACT
The use of supramolecular interactions to tailor the properties of graphene and its derivatives represents a very attractive solution to improving its mechanical and chemical properties without scarifying its attractive electronic properties. This chapter covers the use of small molecules to modify the properties of graphene via supramolecular interactions, as well as the covalent grafting of molecular recognition groups onto the graphene plane. Applications of these supramolecular constructs in the fabrication of functional gels and electronic devices for sensing (DNA, small molecules) through supramolecular association with cyclodextrins, calixarenes, porphyrins and other polyaromatic receptor molecules is also covered.
