Graphene and its one-dimensional patterns: From basic properties towards applications

Graphene, a carbon material discovered in 2004 by a group of scientists at the University of Manchester, UK, has been attracting significant attention in both fundamental and applied studies. Due to the rapid increase in the number of articles on this material since its discovery, a range of readers, particularly those just beginning to learn about this material, are turning to various different sources. The purpose of this article is to create a bridge between the key aspects of this material in experimental and theoretical investigations, as well as in fundamental and applied studies, aiming to provide a basic understanding of this material for those who are new to it. The presentation in this article is thus not particularly academic. The content focuses on four themes, including fabrication methods, basic properties, potential for application and some typical research directions for this magic carbon material. © 2010 Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology.