＃ Introduction
Fluorinated graphene networks (FGNs) are a recently developed family of graphene materials, which have been designed to possess augmented assemblies and materials properties. The FGNs are constructed with a lattice of fluorinated carbon atoms and one or more layers of graphene-like sheets. This makes FGNs an ideal platform for designing high performance materials with a wide range of application potentials. In this paper, we present an overview of the state of the art in FGNs.
＃ FGN Structure
FGNs are constructed from a lattice of fluorinated carbon atoms, which are connected together to form a grid-like structure. The lattice contains multiple layers of graphene-like sheets, with one or more inner layers surrounded by a base layer of fluorinated atoms. This lattice can be arranged into a variety of shapes and sizes, such as hexagons, squares, and rectangles. Moreover, FGNs can also be formed with other graphene derivatives, including carbene, hydroxyl, and alkyl.
＃ Properties
FGNs exhibit a diverse range of properties, which make them attractive for use in a range of applications. These include excellent electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties, as well as high optical and electronic performance. In particular, the electrical and thermal properties of FGNs have been demonstrated to be superior compared to their graphene counterparts. This superior performance can be attributed to the presence of fluorinated carbon atoms in the structure, which inherently lends FGNs greater stability and robustness. Moreover, FGNs also exhibit enhanced electrical conductivity when compared to graphene materials, which makes them suitable for use in a variety of high performance electronic components.
＃ Applications
FGNs are being explored for use in a range of applications, including energy storage and conversion, as well as energy harvesting and catalytic conversion. Moreover, FGNs have also been explored for use in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery systems, biosensing, and tissue engineering. Furthermore, FGNs have been explored for use in thin-film transistors and other advanced optoelectronic devices. Finally, FGNs are also being explored for use in the fabrication of high performance nanocomposites and nano structures.
＃ Conclusion
In summary, FGNs represent a new family of graphene materials, which have been designed to possess enhanced electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties. This makes FGNs a promising platform for designing high performance materials with a wide range of applications potential. In particular, FGNs are being explored for use in energy storage and conversion, biomedical applications, optoelectronic devices, and the fabrication of nanocomposites and nano structures.
