OICC Press International Nano Letters 2228-5326 6 2 (June 2016) 2016 02 09 Synthesis of graphene 10.1007/s40089-015-0176-1 EN Md. Sajibul Alam Bhuyan Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna, 9203, BD Md. Nizam Uddin Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna, 9203, BD Md. Maksudul Islam Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna, 9203, BD Ferdaushi Alam Bipasha Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, 1000, BD Sayed Shafayat Hossain Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna, 9203, BD Journal Article 2016 02 09 Abstract Graphene, a two-dimensional material of sp 2 hybridization carbon atoms, has fascinated much attention in recent years owing to its extraordinary electronic, optical, magnetic, thermal, and mechanical properties as well as large specific surface area. For the tremendous application of graphene in nano-electronics, it is essential to fabricate high-quality graphene in large production. There are different methods of generating graphene. This review summarizes the exfoliation of graphene by mechanical, chemical and thermal reduction and chemical vapor deposition and mentions their advantages and disadvantages. This article also indicates recent advances in controllable synthesis of graphene, illuminates the problems, and prospects the future development in this field.