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The Properties of Vertically-Oriented Graphene

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The unique properties of vertically-oriented graphene (VG) are discussed in this chapter. VG is intrinsically graphene, but it also possesses unique structural features, i.e., being arranged perpendicularly to the substrate surface. Therefore, VG possesses not only the properties of graphene but also some unique characteristics induced by its oriented arrangement. We start this chapter with a brief introduction of some general properties of graphene, which is deemed reasonable and necessary before we elaborate on the uniqueness of VG. To illustrate the attractive characteristics of VG, we compare VG with planar (or horizontal) graphene structures and emphasize the benefits that can be brought about due to VG’s vertical orientation. The unique properties of VG are summarized at the end of this chapter. Understanding of the VG’s uniqueness is critical to appreciating why VG has attracted so much interest and is also an essential step toward tailoring VG properties for various applications.

Part of this chapter was adapted from our review article “Emerging Energy and Environmental Applications of Vertically-Oriented Graphenes,” Chemical Society Reviews, 2015 (DOI: 10.1039/C4CS00352G)—Reproduced by permission of The Royal Society of Chemistry.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA

    Junhong Chen

  2. State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

    Zheng Bo

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, USA

    Ganhua Lu

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Chen, J., Bo, Z., Lu, G. (2015). The Properties of Vertically-Oriented Graphene. In: Vertically-Oriented Graphene. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15302-5_2

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