| Deep Jariwala, Vinod K. Sangwan, Lincoln J. Lauhon, Tobin J. Marks, and Mark C. Hersam
This article provides a comprehensive review of carbon nanomaterials, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene, in various applications such as electronics, optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and sensing. The authors highlight recent advances in synthesis, sorting, and assembly techniques that have improved the performance and reliability of these materials in scalable technologies. They discuss the unique properties of each type of carbon nanomaterial and their suitability for different applications. For example, CNTs are noted for their high mobility and potential in digital electronics, while graphene's two-dimensional structure makes it ideal for optoelectronic devices. The review also addresses the challenges in achieving uniformity and reproducibility in the production of carbon nanomaterials, emphasizing the importance of sorting and purification techniques. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion on the future prospects and remaining research challenges in the field.This article provides a comprehensive review of carbon nanomaterials, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene, in various applications such as electronics, optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and sensing. The authors highlight recent advances in synthesis, sorting, and assembly techniques that have improved the performance and reliability of these materials in scalable technologies. They discuss the unique properties of each type of carbon nanomaterial and their suitability for different applications. For example, CNTs are noted for their high mobility and potential in digital electronics, while graphene's two-dimensional structure makes it ideal for optoelectronic devices. The review also addresses the challenges in achieving uniformity and reproducibility in the production of carbon nanomaterials, emphasizing the importance of sorting and purification techniques. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion on the future prospects and remaining research challenges in the field.