Graphene - Challenge of the 21st Century

As we have been accustomed to the research to give us "surprises" on new uses of known substances, this paper highlights such an example It is presented the carbon lifecycle from the form of coal and graphite till the perspective of graphene. In the transformation of carbon it moves from the amorphous state to the stable crystalline state, which may be graphite or diamond form. At present, it is obvious that the diamond form is much more precious than the graphite form. Through the prospects of application of graphene obtained from graphite in diverse areas but with a strong environmental-friendly character, it is estimated that graphite will become a very precious material in the coming years.