Carbon Allotropes and Composites

3Activation of Carbon Allotropes Through Covalent and Noncovalent Functionalization: Attempts in Modifying Properties for Enhanced Performance

Richika Ganjoo1, Shveta Sharma1 and Ashish Kumar^1,2*

¹ Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Punjab, India

² NCE, Bihar Engineering University, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Bihar, Bihar, India

Abstract

Since a few hundred years ago, the element carbon has been employed as a source of energy; in the current technological period, carbon has assumed a substantial and prominent role in practically all scientific and technological sectors. We should thus be aware of its varied forms of life as a way to honour this wonderful element. Because of its valency, carbon has the fascinating property of being able to create several allotropes. Graphene, fullerenes, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are only a few of the carbon allotropes and morphologies that have been created in recent years (GR). In addition to discussing current research in these areas, this chapter will also include a few additional intriguing new applications. We will concentrate primarily on the characteristics and the methods for synthesizing these carbon nanomaterials to customize them for particular uses, notably in the fields of biomedicine, waste management, pollutant removal, anti-corrosion, and other related fields.

Keywords: Carbon allotropes, fullerene, graphene, applications, carbon nanotubes

3.1 Introduction ...