Graphene as a Support in Heterogeneous Catalysis

Abstract

<div>This chapter provides a brief outline of the characteristics and applications</div><div>of graphene as a support in different heterogeneous catalytic processes. Graphene, an</div><div>allotrope of carbon having two-dimensional hexagonal arrangements, is an easily</div><div>available and low-cost support for various catalytic conversions. The high surface area,</div><div>thermal and chemical stability, lattice arrangement, defects, etc., are the fundamental</div><div>structural contributions of graphene as support in heterogeneous catalysis. Synthesis of</div><div>graphene and binding of one or more metal nanoparticles on it has been achieved via</div><div>different well-established methodologies that are highlighted here. Modifications in</div><div>graphene with numerous physical and chemical methods have enhanced its overall</div><div>activity and selectivity as support.</div>