Issue 16, 2015

Environmental applications of graphene-based nanomaterials

Abstract

Graphene-based materials are gaining heightened attention as novel materials for environmental applications. The unique physicochemical properties of graphene, notably its exceptionally high surface area, electron mobility, thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength, can lead to novel or improved technologies to address the pressing global environmental challenges. This critical review assesses the recent developments in the use of graphene-based materials as sorbent or photocatalytic materials for environmental decontamination, as building blocks for next generation water treatment and desalination membranes, and as electrode materials for contaminant monitoring or removal. The most promising areas of research are highlighted, with a discussion of the main challenges that we need to overcome in order to fully realize the exceptional properties of graphene in environmental applications.

Graphical abstract: Environmental applications of graphene-based nanomaterials

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
09 jan. 2015
First published
26 mar. 2015

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2015,44, 5861-5896

Environmental applications of graphene-based nanomaterials

F. Perreault, A. Fonseca de Faria and M. Elimelech, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2015, 44, 5861 DOI: 10.1039/C5CS00021A

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