Chemical Mass Production of Graphene Nanoplatelets in ∼100% Yield

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Abstract
Successful application of graphene is hampered by the lack of cost-effective methods for its production. Here, we demonstrate a method of mass production of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) by exfoliation of flake graphite in the tricomponent system made by a combination of ammonium persulfate ((NH4)2S2O8), concentrated sulfuric acid, and fuming sulfuric acid. The resulting GNPs are tens of microns in diameter and 10–35 nm in thickness. When in the liquid phase of the tricomponent media, graphite completely loses its interlayer registry. This provides a ∼100% yield of GNPs from graphite in 3–4 h at room temperature or in 10 min at 120 °C.
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  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research (FA9550-14-1-0111)

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