How to get between the sheets: A review of recent works on the electrochemical exfoliation of graphene materials from bulk graphite

Authors: Abdelkader, A.M., Cooper, A.J., Dryfe, R.A.W. and Kinloch, I.A.

Journal: Nanoscale

Volume: 7

Issue: 16

Pages: 6944-6956

eISSN: 2040-3372

ISSN: 2040-3364

DOI: 10.1039/c4nr06942k

Abstract:

Since the beginning of the 'graphene era' post-2004, there has been significant interest in developing a high purity, high yield, and scalable fabrication route toward graphene materials for both primary research purposes and industrial production. One suitable approach to graphene production lies in the realm of electrochemical exfoliation, in which a potential difference is applied between a graphite anode/cathode in the presence of an electrolyte-containing medium. Herein we review various works on the electrochemical fabrication of graphene materials specifically through the use of electrochemical intercalation and exfoliation of a graphite source electrode, focusing on the quality and purity of products formed. We categorise the most significant works in terms of anodic and cathodic control, highlighting the merits of the respective approaches, as well as indicating the challenges associated with both procedures.

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How to get between the sheets: a review of recent works on the electrochemical exfoliation of graphene materials from bulk graphite.

Authors: Abdelkader, A.M., Cooper, A.J., Dryfe, R.A.W. and Kinloch, I.A.

Journal: Nanoscale

Volume: 7

Issue: 16

Pages: 6944-6956

eISSN: 2040-3372

DOI: 10.1039/c4nr06942k

Abstract:

Since the beginning of the 'graphene era' post-2004, there has been significant interest in developing a high purity, high yield, and scalable fabrication route toward graphene materials for both primary research purposes and industrial production. One suitable approach to graphene production lies in the realm of electrochemical exfoliation, in which a potential difference is applied between a graphite anode/cathode in the presence of an electrolyte-containing medium. Herein we review various works on the electrochemical fabrication of graphene materials specifically through the use of electrochemical intercalation and exfoliation of a graphite source electrode, focusing on the quality and purity of products formed. We categorise the most significant works in terms of anodic and cathodic control, highlighting the merits of the respective approaches, as well as indicating the challenges associated with both procedures.

Source: PubMed

How to get between the sheets: a review of recent works on the electrochemical exfoliation of graphene materials from bulk graphite

Authors: Abdelkader, A.M., Cooper, A.J., Dryfe, R.A.W. and Kinloch, I.A.

Journal: NANOSCALE

Volume: 7

Issue: 16

Pages: 6944-6956

eISSN: 2040-3372

ISSN: 2040-3364

DOI: 10.1039/c4nr06942k

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How to get between the sheets: a review of recent works on the electrochemical exfoliation of graphene materials from bulk graphite.

Authors: Abdelkader, A.M., Cooper, A.J., Dryfe, R.A.W. and Kinloch, I.A.

Journal: Nanoscale

Volume: 7

Issue: 16

Pages: 6944-6956

eISSN: 2040-3372

ISSN: 2040-3364

DOI: 10.1039/c4nr06942k

Abstract:

Since the beginning of the 'graphene era' post-2004, there has been significant interest in developing a high purity, high yield, and scalable fabrication route toward graphene materials for both primary research purposes and industrial production. One suitable approach to graphene production lies in the realm of electrochemical exfoliation, in which a potential difference is applied between a graphite anode/cathode in the presence of an electrolyte-containing medium. Herein we review various works on the electrochemical fabrication of graphene materials specifically through the use of electrochemical intercalation and exfoliation of a graphite source electrode, focusing on the quality and purity of products formed. We categorise the most significant works in terms of anodic and cathodic control, highlighting the merits of the respective approaches, as well as indicating the challenges associated with both procedures.

Source: Europe PubMed Central