2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2017.04.051
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Continuous and catalyst free synthesis of graphene sheets in thermal plasma jet

Abstract: Herein we present a continuous and catalyst free method for the synthesis of graphene sheets from aliphatic alcohols in a radiofrequency thermal plasma jet. Nine aliphatic linear alcohols (ethanol-decanol) were tested as possible precursors for the massive production of graphene sheets. Moreover, additional tests were also carried out with the inclusion of gaseous oxygen in order to promote the formation of graphene and to eliminate the unwanted carbon byproducts. The obtained materials were investigated by el… Show more

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“…This values is comparable to other non‐oxidized carbon materials, e.g. activated carbon, carbon nanotubes, graphene sheets . The presented trend is non‐linear, however, the total acidity gradually rises with an increase of nitric acid concentration.…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 81%
“…This values is comparable to other non‐oxidized carbon materials, e.g. activated carbon, carbon nanotubes, graphene sheets . The presented trend is non‐linear, however, the total acidity gradually rises with an increase of nitric acid concentration.…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 81%
“…Even when a carbon deposit has not been reported, it may be present in the product in the amorphous state [56]. Plasma processing of various aliphatic alcohols in reducing conditions can results in graphene layers instead of well crystallized carbon structure [57][58].…”
Section: Crystallographic Phase Relationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A large number of publications, including a set of our previous papers, pointed out that due to its unique properties, thermal plasma processes offer an appealing route for preparing nanosized oxide, nitride, carbide and boride ceramic nanopowders [20][21][22][23][24][25][26]. Thermal plasmas possess extremely high temperatures (up to 15,000 K in the flame), large plasma volume, high enthalpy and high concentrations of chemically reactive species, enhancing the reactivity of the precursors injected in the plasmas [27][28][29]. Besides, the typically fast cooling rate (10 4 Ks -1 ) inhibits grain growth of the small molecular clusters thus promotes the formation of nanopowder.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This finding supports the above observations related to lowered thermal stability. Carbon materials with lower degree of structural ordering have smaller thermal resistance to oxidation [24,25].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%