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3D Graphene and Its Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Multifunctional Applications

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Graphene Functionalization Strategies

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3D graphene based nanomaterials have been extensively used in various fields due to their excellent and tunable physio-chemical properties such as electrical conductivity, higher surface area, strength etc. Extensive research has been achieved for the built of 3 Dimensional graphene and its nanocomposites with excellent properties for multidisciplinary applications. The applications of these nanomaterials have been increased dramatically in the energy field for the recent years and it has become a rapidly developing area. This chapter focuses on the latest developments of these novel 3D graphene-based nanomaterial and their multifunctional applications in field of energy i.e. fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries.

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Tong, X., Zhang, G., Prakash, J., Sun, S. (2019). 3D Graphene and Its Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Multifunctional Applications. In: Khan, A., Jawaid, M., Neppolian, B., Asiri, A. (eds) Graphene Functionalization Strategies. Carbon Nanostructures. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9057-0_15

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