Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials [chapter]

Zahra Rafiei-Sarmazdeh, Seyed Morteza Zahedi-Dizaji, Aniseh Kafi Kang
2019 Nanostructures [Working Title]  
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are composed of thin layers that may have a thickness of at least one atomic layer. Contrary to bulk materials, these nanomaterials have a high aspect ratio (surface-area-to-volume ratio) and therefore have many atoms on their surface. These atoms have a different function than internal atoms, and so the increase in the number of surface atoms leads to a change in the behavior of 2D nanomaterials. Graphene, as one of the most widely used and most important 2D
more » ... aterials, has unique properties that result in its widespread use in various industries. After successful performance of graphene in many applications and industry, it is expected that other two-dimensional materials will also have this capability. However, the use of other two-dimensional materials requires more time and effort.
doi:10.5772/intechopen.85263 fatcat:kerysmfr6rccxkwmujcbynm34y