Synthesis of Graphene by Electrochemical Exfoliation Using an Aqueous Electrolyte Solution

Abstract

Mohammad Kazazi and Parimah Jalilvand

In recent years, unique properties of Graphene such as high strength, electrical, mechanical and optical conductivity, along with its applications in various fields like chemical sensors, suitable enhancers for polymer composites, battery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, computer and mobile chips and solar panels, has garnered significant attention. Scientists are also trying to create Graphene transistors and replace them with silicon chips because of the extremely high speed of electron movement in Graphene. Finding a suitable, efficient, low-cost and high-yield synthesis method is one of the most important challenges in research related to this material. In this study, we synthesized Graphene using the electrochemical exfoliation method with graphite rods from discarded dry batteries, which contribute to environmental pollution, along with a suitable electrolyte. Raman, XRD ,SEM and VSM analyses were performed.

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