Dato A.
Harvey Mudd College, US
Keywords: 2D materials, composite, graphene, nanocomposite, tribological applications
Pure and highly ordered graphene can be rapidly and continuously produced through the substrate-free gas-phase synthesis method. The single-step process involves sending precursors, such as ethanol and dimethyl ether, directly into atmospheric-pressure microwave-generated argon plasmas, which results in the formation of high-quality graphene. The most recent research into gas-phase-synthesized graphene will be presented. Factors affecting the production of graphene, such as gases, precursors, and precursor delivery methods, will be reported. Furthermore, the performance of gas-phase-synthesized graphene in a number of applications will be discussed. The experimental results elucidate the complex processes occurring in the bottom-up production method and demonstrate feasible applications for graphene synthesized in the gas phase.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Advanced Materials: TechConnect Briefs 2018
Published: May 13, 2018
Pages: 58 - 61
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topics: Carbon Nano Structures & Devices, Graphene & 2D-Materials
ISBN: 978-0-9975117-8-9