A review on synthesis of graphene oxide and its functionalization through ion irradiation methods

Abstract

Abstract Graphene is a monoatomic layer of sp2 hybridized carbon atoms, which is two-dimensional and has unique electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties. Pristine graphene is inert in nature and limited in its applications. Doping can enhance the properties of graphene. Several efforts have been done recently to tune its properties through doping, which will provide precise control over its structure and properties. In this review, different methods of doping graphene especially chemical versus irradiation methods and their effects are summarized. Moreover, the advantages of ion irradiation techniques in doping are also discussed based on the available experimental results.