The Covalent Functionalization of Graphene on Substrates. Issue 37 (4th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Criado, Alejandro; Melchionna, Michele; Marchesan, Silvia; Prato, Maurizio
• Is Part Of: Angewandte Chemie international edition. Volume 54:Issue 37(2015)
• Page Start: 10734
• Page End: 10750
• Publication Date: 2015-08-04
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/anie.201501473
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1433-7851

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The utilization of grown or deposited graphene on solid substrates offers key benefits for functionalization processes, but especially to attain structures with a high level of control for electronics and "smart" materials. In this review, we will initially focus on the nature and properties of graphene on substrates, based on the method of preparation. We will then analyze the most relevant literature on the functionalization of graphene on substrates. In particular, we will comparatively discuss radical reactions, cycloadditions, halogenations, hydrogenations, and oxidations. We will especially address the question of how the reactivity of graphene is affected by its morphology (i.e., number of layers, defects, substrate, curvature, etc.).</p> </abstract>