The Wonderful World of Carbon and Related Nanomaterials - Beyond Graphene

Explore the diverse world of carbon nanomaterials in this comprehensive lecture from the 2014 MRS Spring Meeting. Delve into the various allotropes and forms of carbon, from widely used materials like graphite and carbon fibers to cutting-edge nanoscale structures such as fullerenes, carbon onions, and nanotubes. Discover how controlling carbon's structure and surface chemistry can yield an array of mechanical, optical, electrical, and chemical properties. Examine the latest research on graphene and its potential applications. Learn about the performance characteristics of different carbon nanomaterials in supercapacitor electrodes, comparing 0D and 1D nanoparticles, 2D graphene, and 3D porous carbon networks. Gain insights into the emerging field of 2D transition metal carbides (MXenes) and their potential to rival graphene in certain applications. Enhance your understanding of the vast possibilities offered by carbon-based nanostructures and their impact on materials science and technology.