The book describes the technique of electrochemical exfoliation, which possesses remarkable ability to bring about transformation. Among various known synthesis methods, the electrochemical exfoliation approach eliminates the use of harsh chemicals and energy-intensive methods commonly linked to the synthesis of graphene. Electrochemical exfoliation utilizes electrical energy to gently remove layers of graphene from its original source, providing a more environmentally friendly method. This precise and careful synchronization heralds a new era in the field of materials science, where the principles of sustainability converge with unmatched performance. Moreover, the benefits extend beyond environmental excellence. This book also examines the complexities of electrochemical exfoliation, highlighting its clear advantage over traditional techniques. The approach demonstrates process in manipulating the structure and properties of graphene, allowing for the customization of specific capabilities to suit a wide range of applications.

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Dr. Raju Khan is currently working as a Senior Principal Scientist & Professor at CSIR-Advanced Materials Processes and Research Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, Central University, New Delhi, India. He completes his postdoc at the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa, and CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India as a Young Scientist, Visiting Scientist at the University of Texas & Sanantonio, UTSA, USA. He has been awarded a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and also awarded a reputed BOYSCAST Fellowship, Govt of India. He has more than 15 years of experience in electrochemistry to explore electrochemical properties of nanostructure to design and develop efficient biosensor devices for healthcare monitoring.

Mr. Neeraj Kumar is currently working as a PhD candidate (CSIR-Senior Research Fellow) under the supervision of Dr. Raju Khan at the Microfluidics and MEMS Centre, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal 462026, MP, India. His current research work focuses on the "Investigation of carbon nanomaterial-based composites for electrochemical biosensor applications".

Mr. Mohd. Abubakar Sadique is currently working as a research scholar at CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, India. He is working on a DST-SERB project entitled "Development of Rapid Electrochemical-Based Diagnostics for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.". He has worked as a Senior Project Fellow at CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, Rajasthan, India, on a mission-mode project, "Design and Fabrication of Microfluidic-Based Bio-Sensors for Biochemical Detection." His recent research includes the use of nanotechnology for healthcare applications.

Dr. Parihar is working as a DST Women Scientist B scheme at CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal (462026), MP, India. She obtained her PhD fromthe Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore, under the aegis of HBNI, Mumbai. She worked as a post-doctoral researcher at CBME, IIT Delhi. At IITD, her research work was to enhance the osteoconductive properties of various implants made up of metals, ceramics, and polymers. She has been awarded GATE, CSIR-NET, DBT RA, and DST- WoS B fellowships. She has more than 8 years of research and teaching experience at various prestigious institutes. Her current research interests include the fabrication of biosensors for early diagnosis of cancer, infectious diseases, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, photodynamic therapy of cancer, receptor-mediated targeting of tumors, biosensors for early diagnosis of diseases, 3D cell culture, expression of receptors and cytokines, molecular docking, molecular dynamic simulations, immunoinformatics, and codon usage bias.