Intercalation and exfoliation routes to graphite nanoplatelets
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Abstract
Graphite nanoplatelets with thicknesses down to 2–10 nm are synthesized by alkali metal intercalation followed by ethanol exfoliation and microwave drying. Graphite that has already been intercalated and exfoliated with an oxidizing acid is reintercalated with an alkali metal to form a first stage compound, as confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction. This can be achieved either by heating graphite and potassium or caesium at 200 °C, or at room temperature using a sodium–potassium alloy. Reaction of the intercalated graphite with ethanol causes exfoliation of the graphene layers. Microwave radiation aids in drying and results in further separation of the sheets. Thermogravimetric analysis indicates that the graphite nanoplatelets are approximately 150 °C less stable in air than pristine graphite. High aspect ratio graphite nanoplatelets offer promise as reinforcements for high strength carbon–carbon composites.
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