Covalent three-dimensional networks of graphene and carbon nanotubes: synthesis and environmental applications

Publication date: Available online 28 December 2016
Source:Nano Today
Author(s): Archi Dasgupta, Lakshmy Pulickal Rajukumar, Christopher Rotella, Yu Lei, Mauricio Terrones
In recent years tremendous efforts have been made to exploit the exceptional properties of 1-Dimensional carbon nanotubes and 2-Dimensional graphene in order to interconnect those forming 3-Dimensional hybrid systems. Such macroscopic 3-D networks possess several advantages such as highly accessible surface area, minimized agglomeration or re-stacking, enhanced thermal and electrical transport, and robust mechanical properties as compared to their nanoscale 1-D or 2-D building blocks. This review aims to provide a fundamental understanding of state-of-the-art synthesis methodologies for interconnecting these carbon nanostructures, structure-property relationships as well as potential environmental applications related to adsorption, catalysis, sensing, and energy conversion. The technical challenges and future research opportunities are also discussed.

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