Novel applications of graphene and its derivatives: A short review

Graphene, a layered allotropic form of graphitic carbon, has fascinated the scientific world from the time of its discovery. Its unique structural, physical, chemical, mechanical, and electrical properties find application in many areas. Because of its large surface area as well as its apt electrical property, it is used in electromagnetic interference shielding. With excellent carrier mobility, it is used for sensing purposes. Mechanical strength and elastic properties coupled with its lightweight makes graphene a promising material as a supercapacitor. The 2-dimensional structural properties of the graphene layers can be used for the purification treatment of water and gas. The number of researches in graphene applications are increasing every single day which shows the importance and excellency of graphene properties. This short review provides a comprehensive understanding of the properties and progress of graphene in the field of electromagnetic interference shielding, sensors, water treatment, energy production, storage, and conversion applications such as supercapacitors, fuel cells, solar cells and electrocatalysts.