ABSTRACT
Graphene, a fascinating 2D material consisting of sp2 hybridized carbon atoms, has been extensively used for sensing applications owing to its excellent mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. However, preparation of graphene by conventional methods compromises many of its desirable properties, thus making it unfit for many practical applications. Recently, the formation of liquid crystals based on graphene via self-assembly of graphene sheets by means of economically viable and scalable methods has been extensively investigated, and these liquid crystals have emerged as a novel class of materials. This chapter gives a brief overview of development in this area, including synthesis, structure, characterization, and some interesting applications of graphene-based liquid crystals.
