Introduction to "Chemistry of 2D materials: graphene and beyond"

The isolation and in-depth investigations on the fundamental physical and chemical properties of 2-dimensional (2D) materials like graphene have undoubtedly represented a cornerstone in materials sciences and nano-science. The unprecedented electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical, electrochemical and catalytic properties of 2D materials, often coexisting in a single material, have triggered a major scientific revolution with unparalleled efforts devoted towards their syntheses, functionalization and processing.

This themed issue provides clear evidence of the interdisciplinary nature of the chemistry of 2D materials, interesting not only for the fundamental understanding on the modulable properties that can be achieved via a chemical approach, but also for its immense potential for technological breakthroughs. We hope the readers will find these contributions inspiring.

Original publication:

Paolo Samori, Xinliang Feng and Vincenzo Palermo.                                                      Introduction to "Chemistry of 2D materials: graphene and beyond"                                 

Royal Society of Chemistry, 2020, DOI: 10.1039/d0nr90263b