In the realm of nanoscience and quantum technologies, the search for new materials with superior physiochemical, electrical, and thermal properties is ongoing. One such material which has received intense attention since its discovery in the early 2000s is graphene. Following its discovery in 2004, graphene has continued to be a hot topic of scientific research.
While its discovery, isolation, and investigation are credited to Nobel Prize winners Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, its existence was theorized for decades previously. Its remarkable properties, such as high electrical conductivity, flexibility, and strength, have ensured that graphene has become a key target of research within several fields, including energy storage, medicine, wearable technologies, fashion, and electronics. Some of the favorable properties of graphene include strong absorption of all wavelengths of light and efficient electrical and thermal conduction along its plane