Combustion/micropyretic synthesis of atomically thin two-dimensional materials for energy applications

In recent years progress in the materials research field has been associated with the discovery of graphene and other twodimensional atomic crystals. Those materials uniquely combine many exceptional properties, which make them highly attractive for a variety of applications. Despite significant advancement in synthesis and processing, the relevance of those materials is essentially driven by progress in their production. In the past 3 years, several unique inexpensive combustion-based approaches have been developed to prepare the nanomaterials. This article specifically aims to be an overview of current trends and as a perspective of combustion synthesis of 2D-crystals. We summarized the benefits of extreme combustion conditions for atomic-scale processing and integration of these materials for advanced energy applications.