The Discovery of Laser-Induced Graphene

Described will be the initial discovery of laser-induced graphene in 2013 and early rapid developments over the next few years. This will be a historical outlook, noting the initial post docs, graduate, and undergraduate students, that laid the foundation for this remarkably simple method to patterned graphene surface and devices. The science of materials conversion to graphene will be discussed. The surfaces will be outlined, starting with polyimide, and then branching into nearly any carbon surface through simple adjustments to the laser. Early devices will be presented, including energy devices and sensors that set the groundwork for enormous advances in engineering designs around the world.