Graphene based nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications

2^nd International Conference and Exhibition on Materials Science & Engineering

October 07-09, 2013 Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Mohammed Khenfouch

Accepted Abstracts: J Material Sci

Abstract :

Since the first report on its isolation, a single atomic plane of graphite has become an attractive area of research in physics, chemistry and materials science. Today, graphene is the most attractive nanomaterial not only because it is the thinnest known material in the universe and the strongest ever measured, but also due to its excellent electrical, thermal and optical properties, high-specific surface area, and ease of chemical functionalization which actually helps in tuning its properties. Nowadays, graphene is considered as one of the most promising materials for optoelectronics future at the nanoscale. In addition, graphene?s strong interactions with photons and electrons, and chemical functionalization ability could add more functions to photoactive composites. In this talk, we?ll share our experience on this nanomaterial to show how it was combined with other nanostructures to generate a white light for LEDs, to detect gas with high sensitivity and selectivity, to convert the solar energy, to be used as photochemical sensor and to generate superparamagnetism for several applications including data storage and medical applications.

Biography :

Mohammed Khenfouch has completed his Ph.D. in 2013 from USMBA University. He is the Co-Director of the EPPE. He has published and reviewed several papers in reputed journals and is serving as an editorial board member of Graphene Journal. In addition, he was involved in many international activities such as NanoAfNet communication officer and member of ARSCO. He was the organizer of the first Moroccan conference on nanotechnologies and nanosciences for high school students.