Novel Devices with Carbon and Graphene
Abstract
The exploration of novel devices utilizing carbon and graphene materials has catalyzed significant advancements in diverse fields, including electronics, energy storage, and nanotechnology. Two-dimensional carbon allotrope graphene is recognized for its exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity. These exceptional properties enable the development of high-performance devices such as transistors, sensors, and flexible electronics. The development of novel devices incorporating carbon and graphene materials has emerged as a transformative area in modern electronics, energy storage, and nanotechnology. Carbon-based materials, particularly graphene, are celebrated for their exceptional electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and thermal properties, which make them suitable for a variety of innovative applications. Due to its special electrical characteristics, graphene, a single sheet of carbon atoms organized in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, can be used to create flexible electronic components, high-performance transistors, and sensors. Multifunctional devices with improved performance have emerged as a result of recent developments in the production and integration of graphene with other materials. For instance, graphene-based field-effect transistors (GFETs) show promise for high-frequency applications due to their swift electron mobility. Graphene has also transformed energy storage technology by being used in supercapacitors and batteries. These devices have quicker charge discharge rates and greater capacitance than those of conventional systems. Moreover, the incorporation of carbon nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes and fullerenes, further broadens the scope of applications. These materials contribute to the development of lightweight and robust composites, improved thermal management solutions, and advanced biomedical devices such as drug delivery systems and biosensors. The continued exploration of novel device architectures and hybrid materials involving carbon and graphene paves the way for next-generation technologies. Challenges remain in scaling production and ensuring uniform quality; however, ongoing research is poised to address these hurdles. Ultimately, the integration of carbon and graphene into innovative devices holds the potential to redefine industries, from consumer electronics to renewable energy solutions, fostering a new era of technological advancement and sustainability.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Graphene research and applications
Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Microelectronics
- Pages
- 103–128
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN