ABSTRACT
Graphene, consisting of a single atomic layer of graphite, has generated enormous excitement because of its extraordinary physical and chemical properties, such as high electrical conductivity, high speci„c surface area, and surface functionality, and therefore its great potential in various applications (Elias et al. 2009; Geim 2009; Geim and Novoselov 2007; Kim et al. 2009; Li et al. 2008b; Nair et al. 2008; Service 2009; Stankovich et al. 2006a; Tung et al. 2009a). In particular, graphene is a suitable candidate for energy-related applications including manufacture of photovoltaic (PV) devices, lithiumion batteries (LIBs), supercapacitors, and catalysis.
