Graphene Surfaces Particles and Catalysts [Paperback]

Graphene Surfaces: Particles and Catalysts focuses on the surface chemistry and modification of graphene and its derivatives from a theoretical and electrochemical point-of-view. It provides a comprehensive overview of their electronic structure, synthesis, properties and general applications in catalysis science, including their relevance in alcohols and their derivatives oxidation, oxygen reduction, hydrogen evolution, energy storage, corrosion protection and supercapacitors. The book also covers emerging research on graphene chemistry and its impact. Chemical engineers, materials scientists, electrochemists and engineers will find information that will answer their most pressing questions on the surface aspects of graphene and its effect on catalysis.

• Serves as a time-saving reference for researchers, graduated students and chemical engineers
• Equips the reader with catalysis knowledge for practical applications
• Discusses the physical and electrochemical properties of graphene
• Provides the most important applications of graphene in electrochemical systems
• Highlights both experimental and theoretical aspects of graphene

1. An introduction to catalysis 2. Atomic properties and electronic structure 3. Synthesis and surface modification 4. Characterization 5. Graphene-based metal particles 6. Oxygen reduction reaction 7. Alcohols oxidation and hydrogen evolution 8. Graphene and anticorrosive properties 9. Graphene-based electrochemical supercapacitors 10. Gas convertor and storage

Concise reference focusing on the surface chemistry and application of graphene and its derivatives from theoretical and electrochemical applications