Flash Reduction of Graphic Oxide to Graphene
- Technology Benefits
- Bulk production Low cost Energy-efficient Rapid Enhanced electrical conductivity Superior solvent processability
- Detailed Technology Description
- A flash conversion process where photolytic exposure instantaneously converts graphene oxide (GO) to graphene enabling rapid formation of fused graphene/polymer composites from a random mixture of GO and polymer particles. Using a photo-mask, conducting graphene/polymer patterns can be readily produced on flexible substrates.#materials #graphene/graphite
- *Abstract
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Graphite oxide (GO) is a promising precursor for the bulk production of graphene-based materials due to its relatively low cost of synthesis. The superior solvent processability of GO makes it attractive for making composites by premixing with other materials. Typically, the reduction of GO has relied on either chemical agents or high temperature treatment. This invention provides a room temperature, chemical-free flash reduction deoxygenation reaction of GO by photothermal heating. Flash irradiation also rapidly creates a fused polymer composite from a random mixture of GO and polymer particles. Using a photomask, conducting patterns such as interdigitated electrode arrays can be readily made on flexible substrates.
- *Inventors
- Laura Cote Jiaxing Huang*Rodolfo Cruz Silva
- Country/Region
- USA
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